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Māori Economic Development Grants Fund

Establishing the wealth and prosperity of our people has always been a priority, and even our migration to this region in the early 19th century, can be linked to this.

Me heke tātou ki te wai e rarapa ana, he moana tuatua, e rite ana ki a Hawaiki-Kai
— Nā Te Rauparaha

Te Rauparaha, one of the leading chiefs of Ngāti Toarangatira, urged the people to migrate to the Kāpiti region, to make the most of the opportunities of plenty of land and resources, and greater trade with Pākehā.

Tāngata whenua have collaborated with Council to develop a Māori Economic Development and wellbeing in Kāpiti strategy, launched in 2013. Under this strategy, funds are allocated annually to selected applicants who meet the criteria.

Māori economic development | Timeline | Criteria | How to apply | Recipients 2022 | Previous recipients | Gallery | Media releases | Related links 

Māori economic development

Māori economic development is important both for Māori, and for New Zealand’s overall economic performance. In Kāpiti, tangata whenua are making a strong economic, environmental, social and cultural contribution at all levels.

As Iwi settle historic grievances through the Treaty settlement process, we are poised to become powerful leaders in the economic future of the whānau, hapū and iwi groups on this coast.

For Māori, economic wellbeing is individual, whānau/hapū, and Iwi based. It is holistic – not just about business, but including health and wellbeing. It encompasses land, water, forests, coastal, and moana, as well as existing businesses, knowledge transfer and mentorship.

Māori economic wellbeing builds opportunities for all Māori. It links tangata whenua to the district, contributes to the wider community, and may provide opportunities to explore partnerships post-Treaty settlement.

Find out more in the Strategy for Māori Economic Development and Wellbeing in Kāpiti.

The fund

The fund helps whānau, hapū, Iwi, mātāwaka and Māori business in Kāpiti with the costs of ongoing development of Māori economic activity. A total of $60,000 is available for projects that align to the Māori Economic Development strategy. 


Timeline

Date

17 January 2022

Opening of applications for Māori Economic Development Grants

18 February 2022

Closing of applications for Māori Economic Development Grants

March/April 2022

Grant panel announce allocations


Criteria

Applications must fall into one of three categories to be eligible:

  • manaakitangata – leveraging the potential of rangatahi and building whānau capacity
    includes helping rangatahi participate in training courses, preparing rangatahi for career choices and apprenticeships, and helping whānau and hapū develop their own plans for economic development
  • kaitiakitanga – whatungarongaro te tangata toi tū te whenua – working with the whenua
    exploring sustainable land uses, such as working with Iwi to increase the use of under-developed and/or degraded Māori-owned land to maximise the value produced from it; for example, surveying potential use of land for biofuel crops
  • kotahitanga – supporting whānau to achieve economic wellbeing – capacity, collaboration, innovation and Māori business
    includes growing opportunities for involvement in business.

Projects must:

  1. show clear links to the strategic priorities of the Māori Economic Development Strategy
  2. show clear economic benefit for Māori
  3. be able to be monitored and evaluated through Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti
  4. be completed by 30 June 2022, unless otherwise specified and agreed in the application/application approval
  5. provide an accountability report on the activity and outcomes within six weeks of the completion of the project.

Further information

Other points to remember include:

  • Grants may be awarded with conditions.
  • Regular reporting on the use of grant money will be required. A requirement for quarterly reporting requirements is not unusual.
  • Projects may be excluded if they have received significant funding from other Council sources.
  • Preference may be given to events that:
    • attract visitors to Kāpiti Coast District in the off season (late March to October)
    • can demonstrate successful external financial support
    • show potential to be self-sustaining without council funding after three years.

How to apply

Applicants should view and familiarise themselves with the criteria and Māori Economic Development Strategy before applying for the Grants Fund.

  • Māori Economic Development Fund application form | Pepa Tono mō te Tahua Whakawhanake Ōhanga Māori (te reo Māori)
  • Māori Economic Development Fund application form (English)
  • Māori Economic Development Fund application form | Pepa Tono mō te Tahui Whakawhanake Ōhanga Māori (te reo Māori)
  • Māori Economic Development Fund application form (English)

These links will be available when applications are open.

If you have any questions about completing your application or the application criteria, please email us at [email protected],  attention: Iwi Partnership Team Programme Advisor, or call us on 0800 486 486 and ask to speak to the Iwi Partnership Team Programme Advisor.


Recipients 2022

Hapai Wellness

An Ōtaki-based holistic hauora collective offering health and wellbeing services including yoga classes, workshops/wānanga and wellness retreats drawing on Mātauranga Māori and blending science and holistic practices from other indigenous cultures.

Te Rongoā Rerehua

Guiding and protecting the mauri of rongoā Māori is a core value of Te Rongoā Rerehua, a legacy inspired kaupapa by a local practitioner who has a vision to develop a range of locally sourced rongoā Māori products, to align with local traditional Māori healing practices. 

Hori Gallery Ltd – Te Whare Toi o Hori

The destination art studio, gallery, café and community space at Ōtaki Beach. The funding will be used to support the building of Te Hāhi, an art residence and workspace for visiting in-residence artists who will be supporting workshops and wānanga.


Previous recipients

Recipient Project Year
Ōtaki Manuka Growers Ltd  Infrastructure development at a Manuka Plant Nursery       2020/21
Wai Ata    Establishment of a youth-focused training provider - film-making    2020/21
The Hori Gallery  Ltd Development of a destination art studio, gallery, café and community space 2020/21
Waka Kāpiti Ltd  Development of a Māori Eco tour venture 2020/21
Toi Tangata Studio Gallery Ltd Establishment of an inclusive art and community space in Ōtaki    2020/21
Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited Commercial manuka-growing project 2018/19
Papara Contracting Limited Development of Wharepaku project 2018/19
Māoriland Charitable Trust

Toi Matarau Gallery Project to develop a permanent physical and online Māori-focused high-end retail Art gallery

2018/19

Āti Awa Ki Whakarongotai

E tū ngā Rangatira Project, to provide an opportunity for rangatahi to be introduced to business and enterprise

2018/19

Kāpiti Island Nature Tours

Establishing:

  • glamping on Kāpiti Island
  • beehives for Kāpiti Island honey

Māoriland Film Festival 

Seed funding to establish the festival

Kāpiti Tours Ltd 

Funding to develop a business marketing plan


Gallery

Harakeke greenhouse – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Harakeke greenhouse – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Manuka greenhouse – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Manuka greenhouse – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Pink manuka – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Pink manuka – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Pink manuka at sunset – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Pink manuka at sunset – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 White bloom – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 White bloom – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 Te Wharepaku – Papara Contracting Limited, recipient 2018/19 Te Wharepaku – Papara Contracting Limited, recipient 2018/19
Harakeke greenhouse – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 - Thumbnail
Manuka greenhouse – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 - Thumbnail
Pink manuka – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 - Thumbnail
Pink manuka at sunset – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 - Thumbnail
White bloom – Ōtaki Manuka Growers Limited, recipient 2018/19 - Thumbnail
Te Wharepaku – Papara Contracting Limited, recipient 2018/19 - Thumbnail


Media releases
  • Māori Economic Development Fund to boost burgeoning businesses (16 May 2022)
  • Māori Economic Development Fund open to support mana whenua business (1 Feb 2022)
Related links
  • Māori Economic Development and Well-Being in Kāpiti strategy

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