Paa Whakawairua Grant

Co-funding for marae development plans, feasibility studies and major capital works that strengthen long-term marae infrastructure.

Closes

Open for the current financial year. The current financial year runs 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Who can apply

Trustees or committee members applying on behalf of one of the 68 Waikato-Tainui Raupatu marae.

Whakapapa

Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member

Amount

Co-funding. One marae development or strategic plan, one feasibility study and one capital works project within any three financial years

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū

Before you apply

Aimed at marae development, so it pairs with other marae funding such as Lottery Funding for Community Facilities rather than replacing it. The three-year limit is per marae and per type, so plan the order — a development plan first, then feasibility, then capital works.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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