Purpose / Description
Supports recognised Ngāti Porou Taurāhere to deliver measurable reo and tikanga outcomes for uri living away from home — strengthening whakapapa connections. Each Taurāhere can access up to $10,000 per year (minimum 70% of funding must go to programme delivery, maximum 30% to administration).

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Eligibility & Criteria

• Must be a recognised Taurāhere group with consistent engagement of registered Ngāti Porou members (regular hui, events, or wānanga).
• Contact person must be a registered Ngāti Porou member; at least 90% of membership registered.
• Must have legal/charitable status or an approved fiscal host.
• Must name at least one reo/tikanga lead and a succession role.
• Activities must deliver Ngāti Porou benefit (no private gain).
• Applications assessed against the Toitū Funding Matrix.
• Reporting: mid-year and end-of-year reports against outcomes, plus one iwi insight/resource at year end.

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Application Process

1. Confirm Taurāhere recognition, membership details, and legal/charitable status (or fiscal host).
2. Provide reo/tikanga lead and succession role details.
3. Complete kaupapa plan, outlining outcomes, evidence, tikanga plan, reach, sustainability, and budget (≥70% programme delivery; ≤30% admin).
4. Submit application for assessment via the Funding Matrix; decisions issued with any conditions.

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Apply below!