The Kai Ora Fund started in 2015 as a partnership between Te Tai Tokerau Primary Health Organisation and the Far North District Council. The project has now grown and several organisations partner to enable the fund to happen and to provide support and expertise to the funded projects. We have worked with and supported a wide range of projects around Northland, with over 300 projects receiving funding.

With grants of up to $5,000, the Kai Ora Fund supports Northland based community-driven projects and initiatives that address food security and improve community resilience.

The Kai Ora Fund is a collaborative multi-sector initiative comprising Mahitahi Hauora PHE, Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora, Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand – Te Tai Tokerau, Kāinga Ora | Homes and Communities, Kaipara District Council, Health Families Far North, Whangārei District Council, Te Kaunihera o Te Hiku o Te Ika | Far North District Council and our newest partner for 2024, Foundation North.

To learn more about what type of projects the Kai Ora Fund supports, and for information on the application process visit: Kai Ora Fund.

Further information

Isaac Watts
Community Development Advisor, Whangārei District Council
E: isaac.watts@wdc.govt.nz
P: 021 328 516

Erana Peita
Whānau Engagement and Innovation Partner, Mahitahi Hauora
E: kaiora@mahitahihauora.co.nz
P: 0272765 219

Jenny Rooney
Community Funding Coordinator, Kaipara District Council
E: jrooney@kaipara.govt.nz
Freephone: 0800727 059
Mobile: 027 702 8126
DDI 09 439 1228