NZ On Airgrant
Waiata Takitahi
artgoat.comGrant
- Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents whose music qualifies as New Zealand music, of any cultural background, who meet at least 5 of 25 criteria.
- The Focus: Funding to record and release an original, unreleased bilingual single (waiata) with at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics for broadcast and online audiences.
- The Funding: Up to NZ$15,000 per single (plus GST, if registered): up to $14,000 grant plus a mandatory Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000.
- Key Requirements: A recorded demo of the unreleased waiata, online application, an initial budget on the provided template, confirmation of a Poutiaki Reo, and evidence of meeting at least 5 of 25 criteria.
DeadlineThursday, November 5, 2026
AwardUp to $15,000 per single (plus GST, if registered), comprising up to $14,000 grant plus a mandatory Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000.
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Disciplinesmusic, waiata
Application notesOnly one waiata per artist per round. The waiata must be original and unreleased (no covers, remakes, or remixes) and must not be publicly available. Submit an initial budget using the provided Excel or Google Sheets template. Register or log in to the NewMusicSingle portal well in advance of the deadline. Applicants who cannot confirm a Poutiaki Reo before the deadline may be matched with an advisor via Te Māngai Pāho. Successful recipients must sign NZ On Air's funding contract, Code of Conduct, and Safe Spaces Agreement.
Contactmusicteam@nzonair.govt.nz
NZ On Air