About RUIA

RUIA is a unique partnership between Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Rātā Foundation that supports rangatahi living in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rēkohu/Wharekauri to be at the centre of decision-making when it comes to initiatives that support their growth and development.

Since 2019, RUIA has nurtured dozens of rangatahi-led kaupapa focused on rangatahi wellbeing, intergenerational leadership, succession planning and cultural development.

Applications for the 2024 funding round are now closed.

“E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea. I will never be lost, for I am a seed sown in Rangiātea.”

Who can apply?

RUIA accepts applications from rangatahi, whānau, groups and organisations in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rēkohu/Wharekauri who require support to bring their ideas and/or initiatives for rangatahi aged 12-24 years to life.

 

RUIA Toolbox

These resources will help you with your application.

Enquire about our Ruia fund

He pātai āu? Have you got a question, give us a call, or send us your pātai

Other funds you may be interested in

Ā mātou pūtea

We have funding streams available for whānau living in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Wharekauri

Tūātea is a next-generation wave social investment fund that gives whānau the agency to realise their own aspirations with targeted assistance for those striving to create a thriving business.

Tai Neke, Tai Ora aims to support kaupapa that help whānau to understand the importance of nurturing all aspects of their hauora, as well as building a connection to te ao Māori and to their hapori.

Kōanga Kai provides physical resources and coaching so that whānau can create gardens in their homes and communities

Tama Ora can help you create an event, project or programme targeted at keeping tamariki and rangatahi active