Business Grants

Kia hiwa rā. Puna Pakihi is moving to the Ngāi Tahu grants portal.

As part of this transition:

  • Applications are no longer being accepted via the Puna Pakihi email inbox.
  • The next funding round will open in August through the new portal.
  • Mentoring support remains available during this time.

If you have any pātai, please contact us at: [email protected].

Kā mihi nui for your patience as we navigate this exciting change.

 

We have three grant types available to whānau depending on the length of time trading and business revenue.

Kickstart Grant

  • New business or already trading within the first 12 months of registration as a company.
Read more

 

Stay Up Grant

  • Over 12 months of business registration/trading.
  • GST registered if revenue is above $60k.
  • Revenue up to $120k.
Read more

 

Growth Grant

  • Over 12 months of business registration/trading.
  • Revenue above $120k.
  • GST registered.
Read more

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Grants Eligibility

  • Registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member at least 18 years old.
  • Business must already be trading.
  • Proof of Ngāi Tahu whānau ownership. Applicant/s must show proof of minimum 50% ownership of the business (eg. New Zealand Business Number).
  • Relevant supporting documents must be provided. (see below)
  • NB: Please be aware of the following eligibility rules for whānau who have already received grants:

Reporting and receipts for any previous grants will need to be received to be eligible for future grants.
Whānau members are only eligible for one grant payment each financial year ending 30th June, with a 12 month stand down period between successful applications.
Whānau members can receive a maximum of 2 Kickstart grants (but one per business).
Businesses can receive a maximum of 2 Stay Up grants.
Businesses can receive a maximum of 2 Growth grants.

Supporting Documents Required

  • Robust Business Plan (for Kickstart/Stay Up grants) – download here or Growth Business Plan (for Growth grants) – download here
  • Supporting Market Validation.
  • 12 months forecasted cashflow – download template here
  • 12 months previous year cashflow (if already trading – download template here)
  • Proof of minimum 50% Ngāi Tahu whānau ownership from applicant/s.
  • Proof of Bank account – verified letter from bank or copy of bank statement (screenshots of internet banking or banking app will not be accepted).
  • Proof of GST Registration (if relevant).
  • Photo ID (Passport, driver licence or 18+ card only).

Documentation Required
Grant Type
 Kickstart Stay Up Growth
Application form Y Y Y
Proof of Ngāi Tahu ownership Y Y Y
Proof of verified bank account Y Y Y
Photo ID Y Y Y
Robust business plan Y Y  
Growth business plan     Y
 12 months forecasted cashflow Y Y Y
12 months previous cashflow   Y Y
Market validation evidence Y Y Y
Proof of GST Registration     Y

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