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Te Puni Kōkiri

Government Agency

Supports Māori-led development, marae, te reo and whānau initiatives.

Funding range
Not stated – Not stated
Application windows
3 open rounds
Regions covered
Nationwide
Waikato

Funding focus

Current opportunities

Te Puni Kōkiri Cadetships Programme

Te Puni Kōkiri

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Māori
Waikato

Supports employers to mentor, train, and upskill Māori staff into leadership and higher-skilled roles.

Business · Marae or iwi organisation · Charity

Amount not published

Closes Open / rolling

Māori Housing Funding - Whānau Housing and Repairs

Te Puni Kōkiri

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Māori
Waikato

Provides funding assistance for repairing essential whānau housing and building capacity for Māori housing development projects.

Marae or iwi organisation · Community group · Charity

Amount not published

Closes Open / rolling

Marae Development Fund

Te Puni Kōkiri

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Māori
Waikato

Supports marae with physical infrastructure works, master planning, and health and safety upgrades.

Marae or iwi organisation

Amount not published

Closes Open / rolling

Application tips

  • Contact your regional Te Puni Kōkiri office prior to submitting an application to align your training plan with regional priorities.
  • Engage early with regional Te Puni Kōkiri advisors who can assist with application design and co-funding options.
  • Ensure you have land governance documentation and whānau endorsement ready when applying for cluster repairs or builds.
  • Ensure your cadetship proposal clearly defines measurable career progression milestones for each participant.
  • Obtain a comprehensive Marae Condition Assessment or professional building report before applying for capital works.