How we help Māori and iwi 

Workshops on marae for iwi representatives have been developed in response to the needs of iwi and to date have included taonga and paper conservation, and digitisation of wharenui photographs.

We support and encourge hui to provide support and sharing of information on a particular kaupapa.

Iwi Development Officer, Gavin Reedy, provides support to iwi to help them access the information and services they need, and provides face-to-face support and advice on a variety of issues related to care of taonga. This service is free.

We have four grants programmes to assist: Strategic Project Grant, Helping Hands Grant, Professional Development Grant, and Travel Subsidy Grant.

The Expert Knowledge Exchange offers iwi and cultural organisations the opportunity to host an expert from another organisation. The exchange involves placements for intensive one-on-one advice or workshopping.

We've gathered together a range of free, up-to-date online resources to create a central place for you to find the information you need. There are also hardcopy resources you can order, such as He Rauemi Resource Guides.

In partnership with Vodafone, National Services Te Paerangi provides a freephone helpline service - 0508 NSTP HELP (0508 678 743). The first of its kind, the purpose of this service is to provide improved access to information and advice to museums and iwi beyond the Wellington region at no cost to the caller.

The Cultural Funding Guide search engine is designed to help arts, cultural, and heritage organisations match projects with potential funders. National Services Te Paerangi, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Creative New Zealand, and the Funding Information Service jointly developed the guide. The search function is free to use.

National Services Te Paerangi offers workshops of a wide range of training workshops for people volunteering and working in museums or caring for taonga in New Zealand.