Waiata Takitahi – New Music Funding

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Closes

November 5, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

Funding for New Zealand artists to record and release a bilingual single with a minimum of 25% te reo Māori in the lyrics. Applicants must meet at least five out of 25 pre-application criteria including potential to increase NZ music on radio, reach online audiences, integrate te reo Māori, demonstrate artist track record, and cultural value for New Zealand audiences.

Who it is for

New Zealand artists who want to record and release a bilingual single with at least 25% of lyrics in te reo Māori.

Open to artists in New Zealand.

The call says: “Source page restricts to New Zealand”

open to all

Where

New Zealand

When

November 5, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Up to $15,000 NZD (up to $14,000 plus GST for production costs and a mandatory $1,000 Artist Creation Fee plus GST) to record a single, create music videos, promote the release, and pay a te reo Māori language consultant.

What you need to apply

Song must have minimum 25% te reo Māori lyrics
Music must qualify as New Zealand music
Must meet at least 5 out of 25 pre-application criteria

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/funding/music-funding/waiata-takitahi/?utm_source=patronage&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=opportunity_listing&utm_content=599844e5-503f-4c90-9acb-b4588591520b