Te Ōhanga Tīwhera
Te Ōhanga Tīwhera is a fund, created and designed by a rōpū of rangatahi Māori from the Murihiku takiwā. Rangatahi have a unique perspective on their community, understand the challenges they face and are deeply invested in creating a positive future.
Te Ōhanga Tīwhera is a taonga gifted to the fund by the rōpū, which represents the thoughts and ideas of rangatahi Māori being developed and nurtured, and then brought to life through the fund.
Ōhanga is a nest where ideas are developed in a safe, nurturing space. The eggs within the nest symbolise different streams of funding developed by the rōpū. Each funding stream prioritises opportunities for rangatahi within the takiwā to expand and grow their connects in te ao Māori.
Te Ōhanga Tīwhera is proudly supported by Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation, in partnership with Community Trust South, ILT Foundation and Clare Foundation, who collectively believe rangatahi Māori are best placed to understand their own needs for support and cultural connection.
Te Ōhanga Tīwhera – Contestable Fund
Applications for this fund are currently closed.
We are looking for creative and innovative projects or initiatives that support rangatahi to connect with te ao Māori. This could be through the arts, sport and recreation, education / learning, hui, events or wānanga. We’re also looking to support initiatives that encourage the use of tikanga and te reo Māori in the community.
We’re willing to support a diverse range of initiatives and encourage applications from school, church, youth or cultural groups, as well as community organisations. Applicants must be a registered charity or a state or state-integrated school.
To receive funding, projects or initiatives must be targeted at supporting rangatahi (aged 12-24 years) based in Invercargill, Bluff or Murihiku. We are open to applications of up to $25,000.
Applications that showcase innovation and collaboration will be prioritised.
If you have any questions about this fund, please email Mandy Smith at mandy.smith@one.nz
