This fund supports whānau, hapū and iwi to preserve traditional Māori knowledge and its practical use in the management of indigenous biodiversity. From 1 March, we will be accepting applications to the fund year-round.
Project purpose, objectives and outcomes must align with the Fund’s kaupapa and meet one or more of the main aims. Applications may cover the taiao and taonga species associated with Tāne-Māhuta and the freshwater realm of Tangaroa. These include (but is not limited to) whenua, repo, roto, awa, ngahere, manu, ngārara and ika; and involves rongoā, mahinga kai, rāhui, wāhi tapu and other elements of tangata whenua connection to the natural world.