Powering communities
We are working towards better outcomes for Māori and other groups disproportionately impacted by issues on the Internet. We’re exploring more flexible ways of distributing community funding so that we can better support communities across Aotearoa.
We will work in the community to do our due diligence so that those we fund can concentrate on public impact. The community funding outlined on this page has been allocated through a process of kōrero, whanaungatanga, and sharing whakaaro. All the funded kaupapa align with our strategic goals.
Funding streams
Mahi Tahi | Collaborative funding
Collaborative funding is designed to create better outcomes by working together. We have worked with other funders to find groups whose kaupapa aligns or overlaps with ours and where the application process, due diligence checks, and assessment have already been completed. The groups don’t need to do it all again and can draw on resources from a number of funders to support their work.
Whakawhanake | Relationship development
We are constantly developing and fostering relationships across the Aotearoa Internet community. This funding gives us greater flexibility to add financial support to organisations that we already know, who are doing valuable kaupapa that aligns with our strategic goals. It enables us to mutually nurture the relationship between our two organisations, and also wider groups within the ecosystem.
Hōtaka | Programmes
Education programmes are important in the effort towards digital equity and creating a safer Internet that is better for Aotearoa. This funding can include:
- groups running educational sessions to develop resources that are shared back into the community
- bringing expert facilitators to deliver in schools, community groups or not-for-profits.
We work to connect groups together for a more collaborative systems-based approach.
Hāpai te Ipurangi — Supporting Internet technologies
The last few years have proven that paperwork can be a barrier during a crisis. When important, even urgent mahi pops up, we work fast to make sure it can happen.
Koha
A small offering or contribution, especially one that nourishes relationships and reciprocity.
Funding given
Funding by financial year (1 April–31 March). Amounts are as per supplier submitted invoices, as at 31 March 2025.
| Mahi Tahi | Collaborative funding | FY 2024–25 | FY2023–24 | FY2022–23 | FY2021–22 | FY2020–21 |
| New Zealand Red Cross — Awhi Matihiko | $25,000 | $25,000 | $65,000 | $60,000 | |
| Digital Equity Coalition Aotearoa (DECA) | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| Brainbox | $65,000 |
| Whakawhanake | Relationship development | FY 2024–25 | FY2023/24 | FY2022/23 | FY2021/22 | FY2020/21 |
| Blind Low Vision NZ Alexa Skill Feasibility Investigation | $50,478 | ||||
| How to change hearts and minds one conversation at a time | $50,000 | ||||
| Digital Discipline | $20,000 | $10,000 | |||
| Innovation Expo: Regional Digital Equity | $10,000 | ||||
| Kōhine Robotics | $10,000 | ||||
| Te Ahi Orokohanga | $10,000 |
| Hōtaka | Programmes | FY 2024–25 | FY2023–24 | FY2022–23 | FY2021–22 | FY2020–21 |
| Digital Natives Academy | $30,000 | ||||
| Vaka | $30,000 | $30,000 | |||
| All is for all | $16,010 | $10,000 | |||
| Haututu Hack Lab | $50,000 |
| Hāpai te Ipurangi — Supporting Internet technologies | FY2024–25 | FY2023/24 | FY2022/23 | FY2021/22 | FY2020/21 |
| Wairarapa Equity in Education Symposium | $3,000 | ||||
| Te Makaro, Te Papatipu Matihiko | $15,000 | ||||
| IAASysters | $8,000 | ||||
| Transgressive Transitions II | $20,000 | ||||
| 2023 Digital Skills Report | $15,000 | ||||
| Toi Hangarau Report | $15,000 | ||||
| NZNOG | $25,000 |
| Koha | FY2024–25 | FY2023/24 | FY2022/23 | FY2021/22 | FY2020/21 |
| AI Deepfakes Safety Webinar | $500 | ||||
| Matariki Koha for Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa, Waiwhetū marae | $5,000 | ||||
| WITcon | $500 | ||||
| FestPAC | $4,000 |