The Mā Te Reo programme was established in 2001. Mā Te Reo is administered by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori and provides financial support for community-originated projects that increase language use, proficiency and strengthen the ability of communities to lead language regeneration.

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The Tenth Annual Funding Round is Now CLOSED

We would like to thank everyone who applied for funding in 2010. All applicants will be advised of a final decision by 23 July 2010.

What is Mā Te Reo?

Mā Te Reo is a Government funded programme established by the Minister of Māori Affairs in 2001 to support projects, programmes and activities that contribute to local level Māori language regeneration.

Who manages Mā Te Reo?

Mā Te Reo is administered by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. A Fund Management Committee, Te Rōpū Tautoko, makes recommendations on who should receive funding to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. Te Rōpū Tautoko membership is made up of representatives from Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission), Te Māngai Pāho (Māori Broadcasting Agency), Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga (Ministry of Education), Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) and four representatives from the Māori community.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us.