Matariki Puanga Event Support Fund

Funding for community events celebrating Matariki and Puanga in Lower Hutt.

Closes

Closed for 2026. Opens annually ahead of Matariki

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: the event must be "held in a venue or public space in Lower Hutt and take place within the observance of Matariki Puanga," the organisation must be "based in Lower Hutt," and the event must "demonstrate and advance the principles of Matariki Puanga." Events must be free or low-cost, smokefree, and events over 1,000 guests need a council-approved waste plan.

Amount

Not published — amount varies by event

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Marae & hapū, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Council publishes a Matariki Event Support Fund report each year covering the organisations and events funded. Applicants must submit a post-event report within six weeks and agree the event can be promoted in council's Matariki calendar. See Living by the Stars for supporting cultural material. huttcity.events@huttcity.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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