Bringing te reo Māori to life through waiata
Te Māngai Pāho provides contestable pūtea for Māori music-related activities in particular: waiata reo Māori, multi-song projects, songwriting, support & guidance for developing artists, and music activities that whakanui Māori language and culture.
Explore examples of our funded kaupapa here:
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Get your project funded
Te Māngai Pāho provides a range of contestable pūtea for Māori music related activities.
Latest funding rounds
Major Māori Mixtape 2025
Reon Bell
2025
$25,000.00
Matike Maranga
Okareka Oro Limited
2025
$10,000.00
He aha te aha
APRA New Zealand Limited
2025
$10,000.00
Wāwau Ana
Jordyn Rapana
2025
$10,000.00
Ta 'Roha
Hums Entertainment Limited
2025
$10,000.00
Hoea Rā
Kog Mastering Limited
2025
$10,000.00
Pupuri Kia Mau E
ĀRAI Limited
2025
$10,000.00
Wai ka Tuku, Wai ka Hono
Karini Quality Services Limited
2025
$10,000.00