Te Puni Kōkiri supported a project by Kaha Turi O Te Tai Tokerau (Māori Deaf Steering Committee) and Tiaho Trust (formerly Te Taitokerau Disability Empowerment & Advocacy Support Trust).

The aim of the project is to enable Māori Deaf to control their own development and achieve their own objectives within the wider Māori communities and the health and disability sectors.

This project is also supported by Northland Disabilities Resource Centre, Te Roopu Waiora Trust, Te Uri O Hau, and Hauora Whānui, who recognise the issues and barriers facing Māori Deaf and the need to establish culturally appropriate services.