He Ara Taituarā Fund – Māori Initiatives Fund
He Ara Taituarā Fund supports initiatives that build tangata whenua capability and capacity to participate in Council decision-making processes and operations.
He Ara Taituarā Fund was established as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 and is designed to support a broad range of medium to large capacity and capability initiatives/projects.
Council is committed to enhancing Māori capacity and capability in its decision-making processes and operations. This commitment is reflected in Council’s community outcome, Te Ara Poutama – The Pursuit of Excellence. He Ara Taituarā Fund supports Council to deliver on the goals of Te Ara Poutama.
Learn more by reading the Māori Initiatives Fund policy document.
What you need to know
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What can the fund be used for
What we can fund:
There is a total contestable fund of $150,000 for successful projects. The funding period runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
This could include initiatives such as:
- Building capability and capacity of rangatahi in areas of governance, kaitiakitanga, climate change, legislation, and Council processes.
- Upskilling and supporting rangatahi as taiao advisors in Resource Management including leading or participating in iwi specific projects.
- An investigation into the viability and operation of a collective iwi taiao hub.
- The development of a Resource Management system to support consents processing and other taiao related mahi.
How to apply
1. Download and complete the Application Form and
2. Email to: TeAmorangi@boprc.govt.nz or post to:
He Ara Taituara (Māori Initiatives Fund)
Freepost Number 122076
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
PO Box 364
Whakatāne 3158
3. We may contact you and request further information to ensure that we have a full understanding of the project and its objectives.
4. You will be notified whether your project has been successful.
If you have any queries regarding your project or completing the form, please contact our He Ara Taituarā Fund Co-ordinator, Margaret Courtney.