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Tūātea is our next-generation Wave social investment fund, designed to provide targeted assistance for those striving to create a thriving business, ensuring their passion and determination are met with the tools needed to succeed.
Tūātea, with the right support and belief, will enable whānau to turn challenges into opportunities, reaching ‘Te Tai o Angitu’ – the tide of success.
Applications are open now and close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Keep scrolling for more information and to start your application.
Tūātea, with the right support and belief, will enable whānau to turn challenges into opportunities, reaching ‘Te Tai o Angitu’ – the tide of success.
Since its inception a decade ago, our cornerstone Wave investment stream has been particularly popular with whānau enterprise ventures.
Tūātea responds accordingly, providing targeted assistance for those striving to create a thriving business, ensuring their passion and determination are met with the tools needed to succeed.
Te Pūaha
Te Pūaha is for applications up to $20,000. You do not require a legal entity to apply for this category. However, you will be required to establish a legal entity or have an entity umbrella your initiative if you are successful.
Te Pūkarukaru
Te Pūkarukaru is for those who are not yet registered as legal entities or who have been operating for less than 12 months. This includes applications that will be under the umbrella of another legal entity. This category is for applications between $20,000 and $80,000.
Te Pukenga
Te Pukenga is for entities who have been legally registered for longer than 12 months. Applicants under this category will be required to upload their most recent annual financial reporting. This category is for applications between $20,000 and $120,000.
These resources will help you with your application
As well as our November roadshows and January workshops, this time around we are also offering 1:1 support throughout the application process.
We have kaimahi dedicated to different rohe and areas of expertise to support you, answer any pātai you may have or provide guidance when completing your application.
If you would like some extra support, simply fill in this form and one of our kaimahi will be in contact.
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“With Te Pūtahitanga, you develop long-term relationships with like-minded individuals who understand Māori. They help you reach your goals. They encourage and support you to reflect, to grow, to progress.”
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If you have a patai regarding the current open funds, please click here.