Waiata Tuarea

For an EP, album or multi-song project in te reo Māori. Two rounds a year.

Closes

Annual, two rounds a year. Round 1 opens 15 October 2026, closes 5 November 2026, 5pm, decision 18 December. Round 2 opens 4 February 2027, closes 4 March 2027, 5pm, decision 16 April

Who can apply

Artists and producers creating EPs, albums or other multi-song projects in te reo Māori for diverse audiences.

Amount

Covers production and promotion of the project

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Businesses & land trusts, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

The bigger sibling of Waiata Reo Māori — this is for a body of work rather than a single. Two rounds a year, so missing one costs four months rather than twelve.

The stated purpose is contributing to the normalisation and wellbeing of te reo Māori for diverse audiences. Same framing as the single-waiata fund: they are funding the effect on the language as much as the music.

Eligible costs are spelled out: mātanga reo (a reo Māori consultant), studio engineer, music producer, music director, session musicians, studio hire, mixing, mastering, video asset creation, publicist and campaign services. Other reasonable costs may be considered.

Official source →

Checked 17 September 2026

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