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Support

After cyclone Gabrielle and the Covid-19 lockdowns we had the opportunity to assist various businesses in Hawke’s Bay with a 5000 dollar koha.

Table listing recipients of a $5,000 grant, with their names, purposes, and mentions of COVID-19, Cyclone, and related recovery efforts.
A collage of various travel, food, and cultural images and logos, including a sunset view, a house, a person on a balcony, promotional signs, and traditional dance performers.
A woman sitting on a bench inside a traditional Polynesian building with carved wooden pillars and colorful patterned walls.

Tau Kē, e ko

Larissa Huata was supported with some of her accommodation costs to represent her whānau, iwi and culture over in ITALY performing Kapahaka with Te Tira Wheiao in June 2023.

Z Manu Worlds.

Ariki Keane-Webby from Hawke’s Bay reached the top 10 male spot at the very 1st Z Manu Worlds in Auckland. We were happy to give a small koha to him for transport costs.