Te Puni Kōkiri identified cultural regeneration as a priority within the Te Waipounamu region. As a result Te Puni Kōkiri has provided support to cultural festivals, kapa haka competitions and speech competitions. During the past 10 months Te Puni Kōkiri specifically supported the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka Regionals; Pūtangitangi Kapa Haka for Southland primary schools; Kā Toi Māori ki Aoraki - Flava Festival in Timaru; Tai Poutini Kapa Haka Festival in Greymouth; Matariki at the Marae; Huia – Primary Schools Kapa Haka Competitions; Te Koha; Pūtake Kōrero; Haimata Super 10s; and the Christchurch Primary School Cultural Festival 2008