To support ringatoi Māori in crowdfunding their creative kaupapa through Boosted, Aotearoa’s only arts-dedicated crowdfunding platform.

This initiative is the result of the ongoing and growing partnership between Boosted and the Creative New Zealand Māori Strategy and Partnerships team with a shared commitment to uplift and invest in Māori creatives across the motu.

For the first time ever, 14 Māori artists will be selected to run a one-month crowdfunding campaign from 1 July – 1 August 2025, with match funding provided by the Creative New Zealand Māori Strategy and Partnerships team

We are calling for ringatoi Māori across all disciplines — including ngā toi whakaari (performing arts), toi ataata (visual arts), film, writing, music, and more — to apply.

E TŪ TOI Requirements:

• Kaupapa Registration: All creatives must register their kaupapa by 19 May 2025.
  (If you’ve already registered, you’re all set!)
• Māori-Led Projects: All projects must be Māori-led or have a strong ngā toi Māori kaupapa.
• Mandatory Workshop: All selected projects must attend an online workshop on Wednesday 5 June, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
• Campaign Timing: All campaigns must run during the official Boosted campaign period: 1 July – 1 August 2025.

 What Selected Kaupapa Will Receive:

• 10 projects will each receive $3,000 in match funding.
• 4 projects will each receive $5,000 in match funding.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/start-a-project

This is an incredible opportunity to amplify the voices of ringatoi Māori and share the richness of ngā toi Māori with Aotearoa and the world.