The He Ara Taituarā Fund supports initiatives that build tangata whenua capability and capacity to participate in Council decision-making processes and operations.
The He Ara Taituarā Fund was established as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 and is designed to support a broad range of medium to large capacity and capability initiatives/projects.
Council is committed to enhancing Māori capacity and capability in its decision-making processes and operations. This commitment is reflected in Council’s community outcome, Te Ara Poutama – The Pursuit of Excellence. The He Ara Taituarā Fund supports Council to deliver on the Te Ara Poutama goals.
The fund is available to iwi, hapū and Māori land trusts with land interests within the Bay of Plenty Regional Council boundaries.
All funding allocation decisions are at the discretion of Council and funding decisions will be confirmed by 31 May 2025.
For more detailed information about the funding process, eligibility criteria and application guidelines, we encourage you to refer to the Māori Initiatives Fund (He Ara Taituarā) Policy.
How to apply for the He Ara Taituarā Fund
Complete the Application Form and email to TeAmorangi@boprc.govt.nz or post to:
He Ara Taituarā Funding Application
Freepost Number 122076
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
PO Box 364
Whakatāne 3158
If you have any queries regarding your project or completing the form, please contact our He Ara Taituarā Fund Co-ordinator, Margaret Courtney. We may contact you and request further information to ensure that we have a full understanding of the project and its objectives.
The Kaitiaki Grant supports kaitiakitanga by contributing to Māori capacity and capability projects that are in the early stages of development.
Application forms for this grant will be available from 1 July 2025.
