What is Whānau Reo Fund?

Whānau Reo is a fund established by Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) to provide financial assistance for those whānau actively raising tamariki using te reo māori within the home as a natural, everyday language . This fund can assist Kāi Tahu families to attend the following events:

  • Kotahi Mano Kāika whānau haereka

  • Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

  • Papatipu Rūnaka whānau reo initiatives in Te Waipounamu

  • All applicants need to complete a te reo plan demonstrating both short and long term commitment towards achieving their whānau language goals.

Application Decision Process

  • Applications are sent to the KMK Language Advisor.

  • All applications will be considered by the KMK Funding Committee. Written notification of the decision of the KMK funding Committee will be provided to the applicant within 20 working days after the funding round closes

  • The decision of the KMK Funding Committee is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Who can apply?

Whānau Reo fund applicants must:
  • be registered with the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit
  • be able to demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of reo Māori within the whānau.
Priority will be given to those whānau who are committed to, and practicing, intergenerational language use within the home.

There is no funding assistance available to whānau who are planning on attending Kia Kūrapa wānaka, as this is an event focused on beginners.

How much is available?

Applicants can apply for up to $2000 per whānau, per year.  However, less may be awarded subject to the number of suitable applicants for each deadline.  Preference will be given to participants who are committed to the kaupapa of Kotahi Mano Kāika.

Funding Rounds

There are 2 funding rounds each year for all KMK funds.  These dates will fall on the last Friday of each of the following months: February, October. The next funding round is:

  • 27 October 2023

  • 29 February 2024

Application forms must be received by the KMK Staff by 5pm on each of these dates.

Need help?

If you have any questions or require further information – please contact:
Darren Solomon, Senior KMK Advisor
darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
0800 KAI TAHU

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