opportunities

Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka Inc.

Ōraka- Aparima has a wide range of opportunities available to its registered members. Some of them are available anytime and some have deadlines. Check back on this page to see what’s available. Not a member? You can apply to be a member by completing our registration form.

Ngāi Tahu opportunities

Ngāi Tahu has ample opportunities within Murihuku and abroad for grants, support and funding in education, support, small business and maternity services. They also provide information, research and knowledge for all who want to learn.

Ngāi Tahu

Ngāi Tahu has ample opportunities within Murihuku and abroad for grants, support and funding in education, support, small business and maternity services. They also provide information, research and knowledge for all who want to learn.

Tertiary Education Scholarship

Sport and Cultural Activities

Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka has scholarships available to registered members who would like to further their education. There are 10 grants to the value of $2000 available annually. Applications for 2025 closed in February.

Education and Scholarships

Our hapū through our Iwi, Ngāi Tahu are entitled to education grants and support. There are also varying scholarships available for a range of tertiary education.

Sport and Cultural Grant

We encourage all whānau to get involved with sports and cultural activities and have a grant available for those participating or competing in a representative event. There are differing levels of support depending whether it is a regional, national or international competition or event. This grant is available year-round. Please click on the button below for more details. Ngāi Tahu also has a sporting and cultural grant available.

Conservation

Healthy Outcomes Grant

Hardship Grant

Our whenua is vital for our survival as a hapū and our reliance on the natural resources for our work ventures. We are continuously involved in projects that aid us in helping conserve and preserve the land in a whakaute way. To find out how you could get involved, contact the office.

The aim of this grant is to support Rūnaka whānau with costs associated with their vision, hearing and oral health. Applicants can apply for up to $200 per financial year. This grant is available year-round until the allocation is exhausted.

Up to $200 per financial year is available to assist whānau members with essential everyday living expenses and unexpected one-off costs. Assistance may be granted by way of grocery vouchers and paying for expenses directly to supplier such as medical bills and firewood. This grant is available year-round (until allocation is exhausted).