Te Puananī – Under 13 yrs - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
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KMK Whānau Events

Increase your knowledge and use of te reo Māori by taking part in te reo-rich social settings.

Who can apply?

All registered Ngāi Tahu whānau.

KMK Whānau Haereka

Strengthen relationships with other te reo Māori speaking whānau using te reo Māori in social and whānau settings.

Who can apply?

Registered Ngāi Tahu whānau who are intermediate to advanced speakers of te reo Māori.

Pēpi Packs

Give your pēpi a connection to Ngāi Tahu from birth with the wahakura including Te Reo Māori books, pounamu and whakapapa scroll.

Who can apply?

Expectant Parent(s) who are registered with Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa.

School Starter Packs

School Starter Packs provide a variety of practical items to support whānau as their tamariki transition to primary school.

Who can apply?

Packs are available for all registered Ngāi Tahu tamariki who turn five from 1 July 2022 onwards.

Pūtea Manaaki for Sporting Achievement

Receive financial assistance for regional and national achievement in sport.

Who can apply?

Registered Ngāi Tahu whānau selected to represent their region or country at a specific sporting event.

Tahua Taunaki Akonga – Learner Support Fund

Receive financial assistance for personalised learning support.

Who can apply?

Registered Ngāi Tahu whānau who are 5-18 years old.

Taiawatea

Become a strong, vibrant champion of Ngāi Tahutanga! Receive financial assistance to start projects that strengthen cultural connections and/or support attendance at regional and national cultural events.

Who can apply?

Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13-25 years, or Ngāi Tahu associated rangatahi rōpū.Applicants under the age of 18 need a legal guardian or parent (also registered Ngāi Tahu whānau) to apply on their behalf.

Whai Rawa

Whai Rawa is the Ngāi Tahu savings programme that can help create a better future for our whānau by encouraging greater wealth and wellbeing.

Who can apply?

All registered Ngāi Tahu whānau who reside in New Zealand or Australia.

Whānau Reo Fund

Receive financial assistance to attend Ngāi Tahu focused te reo Māori immersion events in Te Waipounamu.

Who can apply?

Registered Ngāi Tahu whānau who are actively raising tamariki in te reo Māori and are intermediate to advanced speakers of te reo Māori.

Further opportunities are available at the local level (Papatipu Rūnanga), for more information contact
your rūnanga. If you’re not sure which rūnanga you
affiliate to, ring 0800 KAI TAHU and chat with one of our contact centre team.

Keen to work with Ngāi Tahu?
Visit our employment page to register your interest.