He tipu ka hua investment programme

The Government is investing up to $31m (excluding GST over 5 years in He tipu ka hua investment programme (formally He tipu ka hua investment fund). The funding is for Māori-led research programmes that generate new research outcomes and expand the capacity of Māori communities and researchers to harness the Science, Innovation, and Technology system (SI&T).

He tipu ka hua symbolises a commitment from the Crown to invest in growing and building Māori-led Science, Technology, and Innovation (SI&T). This fund is an incremental action in the pursuit of honouring Te Tiriti in SI&T by providing dedicated and effective investment in Māori-led SI&T, which has historically had low investment[1]. It prioritises investment in Māori-led SI&T, Māori communities, mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori.

[1] Government investment in Māori research, science and innovation MartinJenkins' report, commissioned by MBIE

The programme will advance iwi, hapū, hapori, and Māori rōpū SI&T priorities by growing and building on existing knowledge as well as investing in opportunities for knowledge generation which aims to deliver tangible results and benefits for Māori communities. It will also allow for stronger deployment of SI&T investment towards communities and rohe/takiwā where Māori knowledge is practiced, and where experts and practitioners are based.

The funding available

The total funding available over 5 years is up to $31m (excluding GST) in a one-off investment round. Funding is a 2-stage process and stage 2 has started with 3 successful applicants selected to develop implementation plans. Only successful applicants of stage 1 can move on to stage 2.

Stage 1 — Implementation plan development

A total of $900,000 (excluding GST) has been awarded to 3 projects to develop implementation plans over the next six months. 

Successful applicants of Stage 1 are:

Te Puna Ora o Mātaatua Charitable Trust 

Project name: Ngā Pua-Rauora o rehua
Project lead: Dr Chris Tooley
Contract term: 6 months
Contract amount: $300,000

Tū Tama Wāhine O Taranaki Incorporated 

Project name: He Kāhui Rangahau no Taranaki
Project lead: Co-led by Professor Leonie Pihama, Dr Will Edwards and Awhina Cameron
Contract term: 6 months
Contract amount: $300,000

The Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development

Project name: Kurawaka o Hine-Ahu-One: Sacred Sands of Hine-Ahu-One
Project lead: Associate Professor Marama Muru-Lanning
Contract term: 6 months
Contract amount: $300,000

Stage 2 — Delivery of research programme

Following a panel review of applications, MBIE has decided that this fund will not be progressing to Stage 2.

Last updated: 25 November 2024