He Pihi Kāuru Native plant conservation fund for Māori and Moriori communities
The purpose of the fund is to support Māori and Moriori native plant conservation or ecosystem restoration by nurturing new ideas, supporting emerging opportunities and empowering Māori whānau, hapū and communities to realise their plant conservation aspirations.
Examples of projects the fund would encourage include Mātauranga Māori focused conservation and restoration methods; restoration projects for native plant species; conservation projects for native plant species including seed banking; research to support conservation of native plant species, and community engagement for education programmes increasing awareness of native plant species. Applications for the fund open via the NZPCN website on Monday 19 October and close on 27 November 2026.