
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 | 2020 – 2021 Meeting Dates |
Monday 27th July 2020 | Wednesday 5th August 2020 |
Monday 28th September 2020 | Wednesday 7th October 2020 |
Monday 23th November 2020 | Wednesday 2nd December 2020 |
Monday 25th January 2021 | Wednesday 3rd February 2021 |
Monday 29th March 2021 | Wednesday 7th April 2021 |
Monday 24th May 2021 | Wednesday 2nd June 2021 |
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 | 2020 – 2021 Financial Year |
Monday 17th August 2020 | Wednesday 26th August 2020 |
Monday 19th October 2020 | Wednesday 28th October 2020 |
Monday 23th November 2020 | Wednesday 2nd December 2020 |
Monday 15th February 2021 | Wednesday 24th February 2021 |
Monday 19th April 2021 | Wednesday 28th April 2021 |
Monday 31st May 2021 | Wednesday 9th June 2021 |
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: