Tū Manawa Active
Aotearoa Funding
Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa is a fund that helps tamariki, rangatahi and tāngata whaikaha access quality play, active recreation and sport - in ways that reflect who they are and where they live.
Tuia Waitākere partners with Aktive, Auckland's Sport and Recreation organisation, to locally manage the Tū Manawa Fund across West Auckland, on behalf of Ihi Aotearoa | Sport New Zealand.
Our role is to make funding clear, accessible and community-led.
Who the fund is for
Who can apply
Tū Manawa supports:
- Tamariki (5–11 years)
- Rangatahi (12–18 years)
- Tāngata whaikaha (5–18 years, including those in school up to age 21).
Funding can support play, recreation and sport opportunities that happen in communities, schools, kura and local spaces.
Tū Manawa prioritises:
- children and young people (5–18) in underserved communities
- girls and young women (5–18)
- disabled children and young people (5–18).
Why this fund matters
We know that some young people face greater barriers to participating in play, recreation and sport. At the same time, these same communities bring:
- resilience
- creativity
- leadership
- and powerful aspirations.
Funding pathways
Tū Manawa currently offers two funding options:
Fast Fund - Up to $10,000
Designed for smaller, quickly activated kaupapa.
OPEN
Local Fund - Over $10,000
Designed for larger, longer-term programmes.
CLOSED
Ready to explore an application?
You can:
- See what's needed - view the draft application form
- Apply online when you're ready
- Or talk it through with our team first.
Tū Manawa is about more than funding.
It's about creating the conditions for young people across West Auckland to move, belong and thrive in ways that feel right for their communities.
We're here to help you shape your idea with confidence.
Need to kōrero first?
We're here to support your whakaaro from first idea to final application.
If you'd like to talk with someone before applying, we'd love to hear from you.
09 966 3120