We are grateful for the support of a handful of organisations that help us do our mahi with the at risk communities we work with

Ngā Kaipupuri Pūtea

Foundation North

Logo of Foundation North with stylized circular design and text in both English and Maori, including the tagline 'Funding to Enhance Lives'.

Vision Moemoe: Whatītike oranga | Enhanced Lives

The Foundation is uniquely placed to support communities and enhance the lives of individuals and groups across Tâmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau. As Te Kaitiaki Pütea Tămaki o Tai Tokerau in perpetuity, we are able to take an intergenerational view of the needs and aspirations of our rohe.

Our size and scale allow us to support a broad range of community organisations and initiatives and to take risks and support innovative new solutions.

Our Purpose | Tã tatou whãinga: Putea kaitiakitanga, hapai oranga

To enhance lives through responsible guardianship of our investments and focused funding, anchored by our commitment to Te Tiriti.

Funding Focus Areas | Ngā Hua:

Graphic showing Ngā Hua's focus areas with icons and labels: Increased Equity with three figures holding hands, Social Inclusion with a heart-shaped knot, Regenerative Environment with a sprouting plant in a hand, and Community Support with two people embracing.

Kua tūwhera e rua ā mātou ara penapena pūtea mo te katoa o te tau, kia āhei te tangata te whakauru ahakoa te wā. Ka panoni te ara tika mōu i ā koe e tīpako ana i te rahi o te pūtea.

Foundation North Putea Hapai Oranga • Funding for your community projects

Te Tahua Whakatinana Papakāinga - Lottery Community

Lottery Community grants are available for hapü, marae and not-for-profit organisations with a community or social service focus for ongoing operating costs or projects which help improve the quality of people's lives in their communities.

A Lottery Community committee looks at the outcomes of your project or services and how they will benefit your community and help:

  • support volunteers

  • help people to help themselves

  • promote community wellbeing

  • promote community or identity

  • support vulnerable people

  • help people feel that they belong and can take part in their community.

Lottery Community » Community Matters

Te Muka Rau

Our vision is:

A socially cohesive Aotearoa New Zealand where:

  • Te Ao Mãori is strong and vibrant

  • The central place of Te Ao Mãori in Aotearoa is understood and supported by all

  • We all feel confident and respected in our own cultures and heritage

You are welcome to contact us if you are involved in an initiative that is a strong fit to one of our key goals:

  • Te Ao Mãori is strong and vibrant

  • The central place of Te Ao Mãori in Aotearoa is understood and supported by all

  • We all feel confident and respected in our own cultures and heritage

Te Muka Rau Charitable Trust