Overview
After a lengthy consultation period between Genesis Energy and Ngāti Tūwharetoa,
in 2000 the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (on behalf of ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa)
and Genesis Energy signed an agreement to mitigate the on-going impacts
of the Tongariro Power Development Scheme (TPDS) on Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
An outcome of this agreement is the establishment of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee (NTGEC).
The primary purpose of the committee is to distribute the mitigation funds on behalf of Ngāti Tūwharetoa as per the objectives set out below.
Key Objective
The key objective of the group that relates specifically to education is:
- To promote projects to facilitate the education of Ngāti Tūwharetoa youth.
Explanation:
To facilitate educational development of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
The outcomes of these initiatives shall be communicated to wider Ngāti Tūwharetoa where applicable.
Funding for Education Assistance
Applicants will be considered for a grant of up to the following amounts:
| Qualification |
Funding Amount |
| Diploma |
$1,000 |
| Tertiary Degree |
$2,000 |
| Master's Degree |
$3,000 |
Funding Criteria
- Applicant must be of Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent and registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB) and/or the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust (TST).
- The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the proposal will contribute to achieving the key objective of the group.
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Applicants for "education assistance" must demonstrate that their proposal will lead to a tertiary qualification
in areas related to natural resource management, planning and/or environmental sciences.
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Applicants for "education assistance - Growing Tūwharetoa at Home" must demonstrate their commitment
to their marae/hapū/Tūwharetoa (500 words minimum) and how their proposal will directly benefit them and
therefore marae/hapū/Tūwharetoa (500 words minimum). This MUST be verified by the marae by a signed letter of support.
- The committee only consider funding course fees for "education assistance" applications which is paid directly to the provider.
- Preference will be given to those applications that have wide benefit and clearly show how the outcomes will be communicated to Ngāti Tūwharetoa at hapū and/or iwi level (proposals at whānau level will also be considered).
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If successful, the applicant will be required to provide written feedback to the committee
on the outcome of their proposal and if required a breakdown of the budget.
The applicant will also be asked to report back to the committee at a suitable time.
- The committee retains the right to withdraw any funding if there has been no communication between the parties.
For Health & Wellbeing initiatives, applicants must provide:
International Sporting Grant
- Registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB).
- A completed form.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
- A confirmation letter from the recognised New Zealand National body of your selection.
National Sporting Grant
- Registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB).
- A completed form.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
- A confirmation letter from the recognised National body of your selection.
Applicants will be considered for a grant of up to the following amounts:
| Grant Type |
Funding Amount |
| National |
$250 |
| International - Competition in NZ |
$500 |
| International - Competition overseas |
$1,000 |
Notes
- When submitting a group application, please include a complete list of all team members participating in the event, along with their Ngāti Tūwharetoa Iwi ID numbers.
- Effective from 15 October 2025, applicants will be eligible for a maximum of two (2) grants per calendar year.
- Retrospective applications will not be accepted.
The committee will not accept:
- Applications that are incomplete or require further information.
- Applications that may be more appropriately funded from other sources.
- Funding requested for items such as computers, textbooks or other course related costs, or sporting uniform costs.
- Projects that have been completed prior to applying for funding.
