Te Puni Kōkiri works across government and the private sector to support Māori development. This section includes information about funds and services available to Māori through a range of kaupapa we deliver.
Community and Commemoration
Cyclone Gabrielle Māori Communities Response Fund, Māori Wardens; Te Pū Harakeke Fund; Te Pūtake o te Riri | Wars and Conflicts in New Zealand Fund
Education and Employment
Cadetships; Pae Aronui; Taiohi Ararau – Passport to Life
Governance
Te Pae Ārahi – Nominations Service; Effective Governance
Māori Housing
Te Puni Kōkiri supports individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi and rōpū with funding, information, advice and practical support to achieve their housing aspirations.
Marae
Marae Digital Connectivity; Oranga Marae
Pakihi Māori – Māori Enterprise
The Māori Enterprise team is about helping Māori establish and grow their business. We do this by providing information, advice and brokering relationships.
Rangatahi
Our young people are the leaders of tomorrow, and Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to supporting rangatahi Māori to reach their full potential.
Te reo Māori
Te Reo Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa, New Zealand. It is one of three official languages of the nation. The language itself is central to Māori culture, identity and forms part of the heritage of our country.
Whānau Ora
Whānau Ora puts whānau and families in control of the services they need to work together, build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations.
Whenua Māori
Whānau development through land is a key focus for Te Puni Kōkiri. It works with Māori and other government agencies to better support Māori land owners to make the most of their whenua.
Whānau Resilience
Strengthening whānau resilience through developing wāhine and rangatahi Māori leadership contributes to thriving whānau. In this section you can find information about the programmes we deliver to help support whānau resilience.
COVID-19 Information for Māori
This page has updated information on COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout, including information of particular interest to whānau and Māori communities.