Marlborough Matariki Event Fund open for applications

Are you part of an organisation planning to hold an event to recognise Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki?

Council is seeking applications for the Mānawatia te Kahui o Matariki/Marlborough Matariki Event Fund which celebrates and supports the regeneration and sustainability of mātauranga Māori associated with Te Kāhui o Matariki.

The contestable fund aims to support events that recognise not only Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the public holiday, but also the wider kaupapa and principles of Matariki. The event must take place within Marlborough and be free or low cost, family-friendly and accessible to all.

Priority will be given to events that can demonstrate documented support from iwi and must demonstrate how funding would advance and promote one or more of the three major principles of Matariki.

Applications for the 2025 funding round open today and close 5pm 14 April. To apply go to the fund page below:
Go to our Mānawatia te Kahui o Matariki/Marlborough Matariki Event Fund page

If you have any enquiries about the fund please contact Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager Nicola Neilson on Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: nicola.neilson@marlborough.govt.nz