Nga Whenua Rahui administers two contestable funds, Nga Whenua Rahui and Matauranga Kura Taiao.
The Nga Whenua Rahui Fund supports the protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land.
The Matauranga Kura Taiao Fund supports hapu/iwi initiatives to retain and promote traditional Maori knowledge and its use in biodiversity management.
Find out what is being achieved by some projects currently funded by Nga Whenua Rahui and Matauranga Kura Taiao.
Find out about new Nga Whenua Rahui and Matauranga Kura Taiao projects that have been approved by the Minister of Conservation.
Pest control is an important part of many Nga Whenua Rahui-funded projects. Find out about some of this work.
View a map showing the locations of areas protected by Nga Whenua Rahui covenant (kawenata).
To find out how to apply, contact the Kaitakawaenga. View contact details and get the application form.
Whatungarongaro he tangata, toitu he whenua
Man disappears, the land endures
The Nature Heritage Fund aims to protect ecosystems representing the full range of natural diversity originally present in the New Zealand landscape.
The two Biodversity Funds are a Government initative to enhance management of biodiversity on private land.
Learn about the programme of guidance for biodiversity protection on private land.
Contact the Kaitakawaenga Phone: 0800 112 771 Email: kaitakawaenga@doc.govt.nz