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We believe that self-direction is a fundamental human right.

Manawanui is a social enterprise committed to supporting our customers choices. We have been New Zealand’s leading provider of Individualised Funding (IF) services for people in the disability community since 2004.

Individualised Funding is a way of managing your disability support funding which gives you more control and flexibility. We are experts on what your funding can be used for, and provide digital tools and services to make it easier to manage your funding. So you can spend more time living your life how you choose.

Want to find out if self-direction is right for you?

Our values

We deliver delight

– ka kawe mātou i te hari


People are really important to us

– ko te tangata te mea nui


We make it easy

– ko te whainga matua, me ngawari


We challenge ourselves to go beyond

– ko te whainga matua kia piki kia eke