Overview
The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group (NTMDG) 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 sporting, cultural, educational, and environmental projects.
This application provides details of the Group's objectives and the application criteria for individuals or groups wishing to apply for funding assistance for sporting initiatives.
Key Objective
The key objective of the group that relate specifically to the funding are:
- Undertake activities and promote initiatives to improve the health and well-being of ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
Funding & Required Documentation
Applicants will be considered to a grant of up to the following amounts:
Regional - $500
International (Competition in NZ) - $500
International (Competition overseas) - $1,000
Sporting Assistance Required Documentation
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Regional
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Only those selected to represent a Regional Team will be eligible for $500.00
- Written confirmation from the Regional body verifying your selection into the team.
- Outline of tournament costs is required.
- Verified Bank Account Details (e.g. bank statement, screenshot of bank details from mobile app, verified deposit slip).
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International
- Only those selected to represent New Zealand at an international competition will be eligible for $1,000.00.
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Only those selected to represent New Zealand at a national competition held in New Zealand will be eligible for $500.00.
- Written confirmation from the International body verifying your selection into the team.
- Outline of tournament costs is required.
- Verified Bank Account Details (e.g. bank statement, screenshot of bank details from mobile app, verified deposit slip).
Criteria
- Applicant must be of Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent and registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
- Applicants are eligible for a maximum of two (2) grants per calendar year, beginning 1 July each year.
- The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the proposal will contribute to achieving the key objective of the group.
- 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.
- We prefer applications that benefit many and clearly show how the outcomes will be shared with Ngāti Tūwharetoa whānau.
- Successful applicants must provide a written report to the committee within two months after the event has taken place. If requested, a detailed breakdown of how the funding was used must also be provided.
- The committee retains the right to withdraw any funding if there has been no communication between the parties.
- All decisions made by NTMDG are final.
The committee will not accept:
- Applications for selection into school teams.
- Applications that are incomplete or require further information.
- Applications that may be more appropriately funded from other sources.
- Funding requested for items such as sporting uniform costs.
- Sporting events that have been completed prior to applying for funding.
