Purpose of Fund
The purpose of the Maori & Pacifc Project Fund is to support the charitable,
cultural, philanthropic, or other projects which strengthen the well-being of
Maori and Pacifc Island People living in Kirikiriroa.  Applications must support
one of the following fve guiding principals taken from the Hamilton Social Well-
being Strategy
•  CITY LEADERSHIP / COLLABORATION
(Na tou rourou na taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi) The partnership between Maori
and the diverse non-Maori population is strengthened and guides our shared work
•  COMMUNITY CAPACITY AND PRIDE
(Maa Pango, Maa Whero, ka Oti ai te Mahi) We lift our city so that our kaumatua,
children, whanau, hapuu, iwi and communities are truly vibrant and empowered to
do well and take pride in their contributions.
•  VIBRANT RANGATAHI AND YOUNG PEOPLE
(Tama Tu, Tama Ora - Tama Moe, Tama Mate) Our young people are involved and
optimistic about their future.
•  QUALITY OF LIFE
 (Ma te whakaaro nui ka hanga ai te whare a, ma te matauranga ka u ai) Our
people truly enjoy their quality of life.
•  COMMUNITY SAFETY
(He aha te mea nui o te ao? He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata!) Our homes, our
neighbourhoods and our city are safe places.  Communities are
free from crime and people live without fear.

Criteria forms download here
You can download the application here