Māori

Stories about the work of organisations serving Māori communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, and grants for this work. Every story links to its official source.

Awareness week · Mental health

Mental Health Foundation asks people to build belonging this week

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is Belonging Matters.

Mental Health Foundation · 15 October 2026

Awards · Māori

Iwi-led Tākai Here partnership wins Māori Crown Award

The partnership has connected more than 1,000 people to health and social services.

Public Service Commission · 12 October 2026

New service · Health

More people with type 2 diabetes can get four funded medicines

Pharmac expects around 14,000 more people to gain access over the next 12 months, rising to around 31,000 after five years.

Pharmac · 9 October 2026

Appointment · Māori

Te Rau Ora appoints former youth health midwife Jade Chase

She spent six years as Chief Advisor Pae Ora at Manatū Hauora and helped design the COVID-19 Care in the Community approach.

Te Rau Ora · 6 October 2026

Grants

Closing soon: 30 October Community Building Projects Foundation North · Requests over $100,000

Open any time Community Response Grants Trust Waikato · Minimum $1,000, no maximum set

Open any time Māori Development Fund Te Puni Kōkiri · Minimum funding amount is $100,000 of the total value of the investment

Check with funder Community Capability Development Grants Whaikaha

Check with funder Māori Health Leadership Scholarships Te Rau Ora · $1,000 to $5,000 NZD

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Closed 6 September 2026 Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea | Social Action Grants Mental Health Foundation · Between $10,000 and up to $40,000