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LEADERSHIP AND SPORTS APPLICATION 
NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA MERCURY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA MERCURY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND SPORTING APPLICATION

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Overview

The Ngāti Tūwharetoa - Mercury Development Group was established as a result of a partnership agreement between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Mighty River Power (now Mercury) in October 2002. The Development Group is charged with the task of supporting Ngāti Tūwharetoa in cultural, educational and environmental projects.


This application provides details of the Group's objectives and the application criteria for individuals or schools wishing to apply for funding assistances for education or sporting initiatives.


Key Objective

Undertake activities and promote projects to improve the education, employment opportunities, health and well-being of ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa


Funding Criteria
  1. Applicant must be of Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent and registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
  2. The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the proposal will contribute to achieving the key objective of the group.
  3. The criteria for those applying for 'Education Assistance' is as follows:
    • The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group will assist Tūwharetoa who are actively involved with their Iwi/Hapū/Marae and are seeking to further their education aspirations for the Taiao. (at this stage only looking at supporting those studying at a Post Graduate/Master/Doctorate level)
  4. The criteria for those applying for 'Leadership Assistance' is as follows:
    • The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group assist Tūwharetoa who are involved with their Iwi/Hapū/Marae and demonstrate how their application supports ahi kaa - Support from their Iwi/Hapū/Marae is required.
    • The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group will also assist Tūwharetoa Schools within the rohe for culturally significant trips which grow our future leaders.
  5. The criteria for those applying for 'Sporting Assistance' is as follows:
    • Those selected to represent their region and New Zealand at an international and/or national competition will be considered (written confirmation from the national body with an outline of tournament and costs is required).
    • Regional and National Development Team selection up to $500 / National selection up to $1000 (Does not cover uniforms).
    • The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group does not cover selection into a development team.
  6. 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.
  7. Preference will be given those proposals that provide written support from hapū and other parties/organisations.
  8. 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.
  9. The committee retains the right to withdraw any funding if there has been no communication between the parties.
  10. The decisions made by the Development Group are final.

The committee will not accept:

  1. Applications that are incomplete or require further information.
  2. Applications that may be more appropriately funded from other sources.
  3. Funding requested for sporting uniform costs.
  4. Projects that have been completed prior to applying for funding.

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APPLICANT INFORMATION










TŪWHARETOA REGISTRATION
If you are an individual applying for assistance, please provide your Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board registration number below - Applications will not be considered unless you are registered

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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS




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PROPOSAL DETAILS




Please describe the objectives of your project and how these correspond with the objectives of the Development Group.

In a brief outline list the benefits useful in terms of future career goals and personal development

When will the activity or course start and finish



List any other groups or organisations that support your proposal along with funding
COST(S)




Community service, Iwi Support, wānanga program

Is this a continuation of previous undertakings or is it a new endeavour

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EVENT/COURSE INFORMATION

If you are applying to participate in a sports event or to attend a course related to one of our strategies.


LEADERSHIP ASSISTANCE


SPORTING ASSISTANCE


SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach any other additional information to support this application (i.e hapū support or sporting oganisation)


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CONTACT DETAILS

All enquiries to be directed to:
Project Coordinator - Alex Good
Phone: +64 7 386 8832
Email: alex@tuwharetoa.co.nz
Online: www.tuwharetoa.co.nz

DECLARATION

The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group meets every 2 months to consider applications.


Final Applications Due

2023 - 2024 Meeting Dates

Monday 18 September 2023

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Monday 6 November 2023

Wednesday 15 November 2023

Monday 15 January 2024

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Monday 4 March 2024

Wednesday 13 March 2024

Monday 6 May 2024

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Monday 08 July 2024

Wednesday 17 July 2024


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