If the Kohanga Reo initiative had been born of genuine passion, vision and determination, would it have been dropped at the first perceived hurdle ie not enough money?
Shifting blame, as usual, isn't enough. We can't solve every problem with money. It will run out again. It's like that.
It's time Tariana Turia showed some Maori pride, put away her begging bowl, took responsibility, and made the effort to consider other possible reasons for the failure . There will be some - maybe even as obvious as the possibility that not all Maori want that dream.
Next, get up and find some creative solutions, ways to raise funds yourselves. Even borrow from other iwi, anything, but get inspired, get started, and DO something to save your dream! Other people have to do this, so why shouldn't you ? Read a good book on motivation .... Failing all that, bury the Kohanga Reo and say a karakia.

D. Holm, Tauranga.