新西兰政府因资助150万美元的舞蹈比赛而面临批评, New Zealand's government faces criticism for funding a $1.5m dance contest amid calls to focus on basics.

新西兰政府在敦促各理事会关注基本知识后, 因资助150万美元的舞蹈比赛而面临批评。 New Zealand's government faces criticism for funding a $1.5m dance contest after urging councils to focus on basics. 经济发展部长梅丽莎·李（Melissa Lee）宣布政府对世界舞蹈队锦标赛的贡献，尽管纳税人联盟声称这笔资金与政府向议会发出的有关支出的信息相矛盾。 Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee announced the government's contribution to the World Dance Crew Championship, despite Taxpayers' Union claims that the funding contradicts the government's message to councils regarding spending. 政府认为,这一事件为社区和企业带来经济增长和价值。 The government argues that the event generates economic growth and value for communities and businesses.