A New Day for Cooperative Action
"E Ra No Te 'Anga'anga Ta'okotai"
Supporting the sustainable socio-cultural and economic development of Cook Islands Communities across New Zealand.
FUNDING WORKSHOP
Join CIDANZ, Foundation North, and a collective of funders for an exclusive funding workshop tailored for Cook Islands community groups operating in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland.
Session ONE:
For UNREGISTERED Community Groups
| Thursday, 10 April 2025
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Session TWO
For REGISTERED Community Groups
| Thursday, 10 April 2025
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location for both workshops:
Important Information:
- These workshops are in-person only (will not be streamed).
- Spaces are limited due to venue capacity. Please ensure attendance includes those involved in preparing and submitting your group’s funding application.
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Definitions:
- Unregistered: A group that is not currently registered with Charities Office or have an active Charitable Status.
- Registered: Registered with Charities Office as a Trust, Society, or Limited Liability Company.
- Foundation North Eligibility Criteria

Culture & Language
A thriving community has a strong connection to their culture, language, & traditions. CIDANZ aims to be a leader in providing culture and language initiatives that build and promote a strong sense of cultural identity in our community and our māpū.
Services & ProgrammesWellbeing
Wellbeing of individuals and families is important to achieving a unified and prosperous community. By providing relevant programmes and services that meet the wellbeing needs of our community, we can accomplish more together.
Services & ProgrammesPartnerships & Collaboration
We understand that through partnerships and collaborations, we can accomplish greater outcomes for our community by cooperating with other organisations to share resources, knowledge and skills.
WHO WE ARE
We are the Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand, based in South Auckland, Mangere. Our mandate is to increase social and local economic development by supporting individuals and families to actively participate in initiatives that can generate financial wellness.
'AKAKORO'ANGA
Joining together, Investing in ourselves, Working cooperatively, and Innovation & Enterprise
ĀPI‘I‘ANGA
A Unified and Prosperous Cook Islands Community
ŌRAMA
Advances & innovations in Cook Islands social, cultural, human and economic development are led and enriched by the contributions and confident, capable, and cooperative people, supported by an ecosystem responsive to their aspirations, needs and contributions. Galvanising Cook Islanders to contribute better to New Zealand and Cook Islands society through leveraging, exchanging, and growing our collective power & energy.