Taurahere Fund

Helps recognised Taurahere groups meet basic operating and administration costs while keeping Ngāi Tahu whānau living outside the takiwā connected with the iwi.

Closes

Open — apply in writing

Who can apply

Recognised Ngāi Tahu Taurahere groups that have shown consistent engagement with registered members through regular meetings, events and wānanga. Other groups can ask to be formally recognised and are considered case by case.

Whakapapa

Registered Ngāi Tahu tribal member. You need a six-digit whakapapa registration number to log in to Te Kopa Ora, the grants portal.

Amount

Up to $2,000 per group each financial year; multi-year requests up to three years

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Iwi & Māori organisations, Community groups

Before you apply

For groups, not individuals — the record previously said otherwise. Taurahere groups support Ngāi Tahu living outside the takiwā, and this fund covers their basic operational and administrative costs. Apply by writing formally to Ngāi Tahu Funds, attention Taurahere Fund, rather than through the portal. 0800 KAI TAHU.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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