Ngā tautoko hapori | Sponsorship opportunities

Pūtea Tautoko – Cultural Sponsorship

Pūtea Tautoko is a scholarship we award to encourage and celebrate excellence in Māori culture and tikanga.

We recognise that cultural pursuits play a vital role in personal health and wellbeing. And so, each year, we award sponsorships to groups and events that promote te reo Māori, cultural development, and Māori health initiatives.

Te Piki Oranga awards scholarships for initiatives that align with our mission and vision statements. You can read about these here.

  • Applicants can apply more than once per year (1 July to 30 June).

    To be eligible, applicants must:

    • live in Te Tauihu (Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough)

    • be selected to participate in a recognised cultural event (regional, national, or international)

    • be a group or an event (not a single person)

    • submit their application at least four weeks before the event.

  • Sponsorship is not available for:

    • whānau reunions or sports events

    • fundraisers or wages

    • buildings, equipment or uniforms

    • conference fees or education fees (schools or university).

  • Priority will be given to applicants:

    • with a strong connection to Te Tauihu

    • from Te Piki Oranga kaimahi, their whānau, stakeholders, or groups representing Te Tauihu.


    1. Download and complete the sponsorship application form.

    2. Email your application to admin@tpo.org.nz

  • Applications are approved by our Tumuaki and one other member of the Senior Leadership Group.

    Applications outside of our delegation will be referred to the Board of Directors. All sponsorship agreements will be reported to the Board

  • Successful applicants will be asked to sign a sponsorship agreement. As part of the agreement you will be required to:

    • Provide bank account details for the team or group (payments cannot be made to individuals).

    • Submit a brief report within 12 weeks of the event, including photos and captions, describing your commitment to promoting hauora Māori.

    • Acknowledge Te Piki Oranga as a sponsor.

    • Promote Te Piki Oranga’s mission and vision at your event.

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