Whanau Ora Commissioning Agencies
Moderate detailGovernment-funded approach putting whanau and families at the centre of services and support. Since July 2025, four new commissioning agencies distribute funding: Rangitamiro (North Island north of Taupo), Mahutonga (North Island south/east of Taupo), Te Tauraki (South Island), and Tatou Collective (Pasifika nationwide). Wave funding is available once or twice a year to individuals, whanau, community groups, and businesses.
Grant Range
$5,000 - $100,000
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Whanau-centred initiatives that build on strengths and help achieve aspirations. Wave funding supports initiatives and programmes that benefit whanau and their hapori (community). Contact your regional commissioning agency: Rangitamiro (upper North Island), Mahutonga (lower North Island), Te Tauraki (South Island), or Tatou Collective (Pasifika).
What makes a strong application
Demonstrate whanau-centred approach that builds on strengths rather than addressing deficits. Show how the initiative empowers whanau to be self-determining. Apply through the relevant regional commissioning agency for your area. Wave funding rounds open once or twice per year.