Taurahere Fund

The Taurahere Fund was established by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to support recognised Ngāi Tahu Taurahere Groups with their basic operational and administrative costs. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu recognises the important role that Taurahere Groups play in supporting iwi members who live outside of the tribal takiwā and in maintaining their connection with the tribe. Recognised Taurahere Groups that have demonstrated consistent engagement with registered Ngāi Tahu members through regular meetings, events, and wānanga are eligible to apply. Applicants can request funding for up to three years, with a maximum allocation of NZD$2,000 per financial year for any one group. Te Rūnanga will consider requests from other groups seeking to be formally recognised as Taurahere Groups on a case by case basis.