Government commits $36 million to projects to enhance waterways 9 Jan, 2021 04:31 AM 3 minutes to read The initiative is part of the Jobs for Nature package that commits a billion dollars to the environment. Photo / 123rf The initiative is part of the Jobs for Nature package that commits a billion dollars to the environment. Photo / 123rf RNZ More than 400 jobs will be created by a $36 million funding round to clean up and protect waterways, says Environment Minister David Parker. Nineteen projects are being launched during the second quarter of this year. Parker said the initiative is part of the Jobs for Nature package that commits a billion dollars to improving the environment.