Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga evaluation report released

Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga evaluation report released

29 September 25

An evaluation report on the Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga programme pathway, to deliver Māori-led housing initiatives, has been released today by Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga

29 September 25

Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga was a four-year, $730 million commitment to speed up the delivery of Māori-led housing. It funded both small-scale Māori housing projects and larger developments, from repairing existing homes to building new ones.

The Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga programme ended in May 2025 making way for the Government’s new flexible funding approach to investment. This new approach aims to improve value for money and increase flexibility to meet housing needs more effectively.

Wai 2750 – Housing Policy and Services Kaupapa Inquiry

04 August 25

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga lead the Crown’s response to Wai 2750: the Kaupapa Inquiry into Housing Policy and Services (Wai 2750). The Inquiry is an opportunity to reset the housing system in partnership with Māori.

He Taupae Fund

22 May 25

He Taupae funds projects that increase the technical skills and resources of Māori organisations to build housing on their whenua.

On this page you will find information about the types of projects that are funded through He Taupae, the requirements for people or organisations applying for this funding, and a list of the projects currently funded through He Taupae.

We are no longer accepting applications for this fund.

He Kūkū Ki Te Kāinga Fund

22 May 25

He Kūkū Ki Te Kāinga Fund contributes to increasing the number of Māori-led housing supply projects.

We are no longer accepting applications for this fund.

He Taupua Fund

22 May 25

He Taupua funds projects that strengthen Māori organisations’ ability to deliver kaupapa Māori housing on their whenua.

On this page you will find information about the types of projects that are funded through He Taupua, the requirements for organisations applying for this funding, and a list of the projects currently funded through He Taupua.

We are no longer accepting applications for this fund.

Land for housing

31 March 25

The land for housing programme acquires vacant or under-utilised Crown and private land that’s suitable for residential development.

Land for housing is active throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, working in collaboration with iwi and private developers to increase housing supply through the construction of a mix of affordable, public and market-priced homes.

Putting MAIHI Ka Ora – the National Māori Housing Strategy into action in 2022

22 December 22

MAIHI Ka Ora – the National Māori Housing Strategy

22 December 22

MAIHI Ka Ora – the National Māori Housing Strategy – elevates the Māori and Iwi Housing Innovation (MAIHI) Framework for Action, providing a strategic direction that puts Māori at the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand's housing system.

Te MAIHI Whare Wananga ki Te Tairāwhiti considers new and innovative approaches to our housing challenges

02 December 22

$19.8 million Māori Housing boost for whānau in Rotorua in partnership with Ngāti Whakaue

16 November 22

Resource Management Act reform and the housing and urban system

15 November 22

Kāhui Tū Kaha to deliver 24/7 wrap around support services at 139 Greys Avenue   

16 September 22

Third Te MAIHI Whare Wānanga

02 August 22

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development came together with Government and Iwi and Māori partners.

MAIHI Partnerships Programme

14 July 22

The MAIHI Partnership Programme makes it easier for hapū, iwi, and Māori housing providers to find and access the support that’s available from different government agencies for Māori-led housing projects.