The Government has announced new partnerships to support two youth development programmes in the Bay of Plenty.
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye said the partnerships would create at least 590 youth development opportunities.
"More than $334,000, including Government and partner contributions, will be invested to make these new opportunities available," Ms Kaye said.
The investments are being made under the Partnership Fund, where the Government co-invests with business, philanthropic, iwi and other partners to grow youth development opportunities in New Zealand.
The goal of the Tauranga initiative, Priority One's Instep - Ngā Wahine o Mereaira, was to help young Maori develop their own strengths and empower others.