Te Pitomata Grants support the development of the Māori health workforce by contributing to course-related costs, including tuition fees and living expenses, for eligible tauira Māori enrolled in NZQA-accredited health or disability-related study, or Rongoā Māori programmes.
For 2026, grants are available across four categories:
Applications close midday, Wednesday 1 April.
All applicants must be of Māori descent and currently enrolled in a relevant programme of study at an approved tertiary provider. Full eligibility criteria and application details are available through Te Whatu Ora. For queries, contact tepitomatagrants@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
From 1 January 2022, Taranaki and Tairāwhiti indici claims for primary mental health extended GP consultations will be a one step process and practices will not be required to ‘outcome’ cases. Any claims lodged before 31 December will still need to be outcomed.
Read moreACC has moved the ACC32 treatment extension request form, used by providers under the allied health services contract or cost of treatment regulations, to ProviderHub, ACC’s new online portal for health sector providers. The ACC32 form is no longer be available on the ACC website.
Read moreThe extended care team is available to compliment the care you provide to your patients.
Business rules for the Primary Options Acute Care programme (Lakes), which supports primary care through funding specific clinical services.