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Waiata Tuarea

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About this funding

Waiata Tuarea funds high-quality waiata reo Māori recording projects including EPs, albums and multi-song projects with at least four waiata, with priority given to content with 70-100% reo Māori. Round 1 closes 13 November 2026.

Topics: Arts, culture and heritage · Māori-led kaupapa

Who can apply

The Waiata Tuarea funding round supports the creation of high-quality waiata reo Māori recording projects for diverse audience interests. Eligible projects include EPs, albums and other multi-song projects containing at least four waiata.

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Where

Aotearoa New Zealand

Northland: listed as coveredAuckland: listed as coveredWaikato: listed as coveredBay of Plenty: listed as coveredGisborne: listed as coveredHawke's Bay: listed as coveredTaranaki: listed as coveredManawatū-Whanganui: listed as coveredWellington: listed as coveredWest Coast: listed as coveredCanterbury: listed as coveredOtago: listed as coveredSouthland: listed as coveredTasman: listed as coveredNelson: listed as coveredMarlborough: listed as covered
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