
FUNDING INITIATIVES
PUTEA TAUTOKO


Over recent years the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board on behalf of Ngāti Tūwharetoa has negotiated a number of initiatives to support Ngāti Tūwharetoa endeavours.
In October 2002 the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mighty River Power Development group was established as a result of a partnership agreement between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Mighty River Power. In 2016 Mighty River Power became Mercury Energy and the group is now referred to as the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group.The Development Group provides support for cultural, educational and sporting initiatives.
Applications can be made throughout the year.
Final Applications Due | 2021 – 2022 Meeting Dates |
Monday 26 July 2021 | Wednesday 4 August 2021 |
Monday 27 September 2021 | Wednesday 6 October 2021 |
Monday 22 November 2021 | Wednesday 1 December 2021 |
Monday 24 January 2022 | Wednesday 2 February 2022 |
Monday 28 March 2022 | Wednesday 6 April 2022 |
Monday 23 May 2022 | Wednesday 1 June 2022 |
Applying online? Applications will only be accepted if all supporting documentation is attached.
For LEADERSHIP & SPORTS initiatives applicants must provide:
For PROJECT initiatives applicants must provide:
In 2000 an agreement was signed with Genesis Energy to mitigate the ongoing impacts of the Tongariro Power Scheme on Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee was established as a result of this agreement. The Committee provides support for cultural, educational, health, and environmental initiatives.
Applications can be made throughout the year.
Final Applications Due | 2021 – 2022 Meeting Dates |
Monday 16 August 2021 | Wednesday 25 August 2021 |
Monday 18 October 2021 | Wednesday 27 October 2021 |
Monday 22 November 2021 | Wednesday 1 December 2021 |
Monday 14 February 2022 | Wednesday 23 February 2022 |
Monday 18 April 2022 | Wednesday 27 April 2022 |
Monday 30 May 2022 | Wednesday 8 June 2022 |
Applying online? Applications will only be accepted if all supporting documentation is attached.
For EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELLBEING initiatives applicants must provide:
For PROJECT initiatives applicants must provide: