Overview
After a lengthy consultation period between Genesis Energy and Ngāti Tūwharetoa,
in 2000 the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (on behalf of nga hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa) and
Genesis Energy signed an agreement to mitigate the on-going impacts of the Tongariro Power Scheme on Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
An outcome of this agreement is the establishment of Ngāti Tūwharetoa - Genesis Energy Committee.
The primary purpose of the committee is to distribute the mitigation funds on behalf of Ngāti Tūwharetoa as per the objectives set out below.
The 'project objectives' section is one of the most important parts of the application.
In order to accurately assess your application, the committee needs to be able to understand the objectives of your project
and how these relate to the key objectives of the committee.
The 'project plan & budget' should detail the steps that you intend to undertake
with costs throughout the implementation of the project in order to enable the group to clearly understand what is being proposed.
For projects that are likely to be over $50,000 you can apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to undertake a feasibility study.
This is to ensure that your project is scoped out appropriately before a full application is submitted to the group for consideration.
Please Note
The following application form is for those applying for a Tūwharetoa Hosted Event, Wānanga, Cultural Significant Trip and all Environmental projects.
A separate application form is available for people wishing to apply for the Education, Health & Wellbeing Grant.
Key Objectives
The two key objectives of the group that relate specifically to project funding are:
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To facilitate environmental/cultural projects and scientific studies involving waterways influenced by the TPD and adjacent lands.
Explanation: projects or studies that contribute to a better understanding of
or enhance an aspect of the environment and/or culture that is of significance
to Ngāti Tūwharetoa and is in respect to waterways of the TPD and/or adjacent land.
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To undertake activities and promote projects to support the kaitiaki role of Ngāti Tūwharetoa generally.
Explanation: projects that facilitate the exercising of kaitiakitanga by Ngāti Tūwharetoa,
for example providing environmental education and wānanga, recording and promoting cultural heritage,
improving the understanding of environmental legislation, developing resources to monitor and report on the environment.
Funding Criteria
- Applicant must be of Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent and registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
- The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the proposal will contribute to achieving the key objective of the group.
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The criteria for those applying for 'culturally significant trips' is as follows:
- If the application is submitted by a school, it must be a school within the Tūwharetoa rohe.
- Schools can only apply once in a two year period.
- Applicant must be able to clearly demonstrate how this trip will grow the understanding of rangatahi about being Tūwharetoa.
- Maximum koha amount of $500.00 per Tūwharetoa student and Kaumātua ($10,000 cap per trip).
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The criteria for those applying for 'wānanga' is as follows:
- Must be held at a Tūwharetoa marae (certain circumstances may apply - to be considered on a case-by-case basis).
- Catering and marae hireage costs capped at $3,000 (Koha to the Marae will be paid directly to the Marae).
- Applications are assessed on their merit.
- Do not cover project management costs.
- Funding over and above the cap may be given to those wānanga which are hapū or iwi based (amount will vary depending on numbers and kaupapa).
- Applicants must provide financial contributions towards the wānanga.
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The criteria for those applying for 'Tūwharetoa Hosted Events' is as follows:
- Applications are assessed on their merit.
- The committee will look at costs outlined in the budget and give a koha towards these.
- Do not cover project management costs.
- Do not cover team uniforms.
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The criteria for those applying for 'Rangatahi Programs' is as follows:
- The Ngāti Tūwharetoa - Genesis Energy Committee will have a dedicated budget line for all Rangatahi applications.
- Your program must demonstrate how it drives capacity within our Rangatahi.
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The criteria for those applying for 'Environmental Projects, Waahi Tapu and Oral History Projects' is as follows:
- Applications must provide a detailed plan and budget outlining step by step the process which will be undertaken and costs.
- Applications must have the relevant Hapū, Landowners, Council permissions to undertake the mahi. Proof of this is required.
- Applications must outline how their project aligns to the Ngāti Tūwharetoa - Genesis Energy Committee objectives.
- Environmental Projects need to consider Health & Safety (Please include your Health & Safety plan, either within the Project Plan or as separate supporting documentation).
- There will be no set limit for wages, and project requiring this paid must articulate what mahi will be undertaken. Please remember this is not full-time work, and funding is limited. The amount payable will be at the discretion of the committee.
- All projects funded will be required to set site visit dates before, during and after the project.
- Storing of equipment must be at a Marae and a letter from the Marae is required and must be included in Marae insurance.
- Applications will be assessed on their merit.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate how the project will be sustained once completed.
: New environmental applications for the 2024-2025 funding year will only be considered twice per year. This will be done at the November 2024 and May 2025 hui.
Note: New environmental applications for the 2024-2025 funding year will only be considered twice per year. This will be done at the November 2024 and May 2025 hui.
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New criteria Marae Support (Infrastructure)
- Marae Infrastructure - Must have an environmental focus/impact i.e. (Water issues, Power issues, Sewerage issue).
- Will be assessed on a year by year, case-by-case basis.
- You must supply quotes/invoices and all letters of support/minutes from Landowners, Marae, Hapū.
- If the project is more than the allocated amount, the Marae must provide the committee assurances and proof that they
- have secured the required amount for the project to go ahead.
- The Committee may decide to split funding over various Marae or priorities Marae depending on the urgency of the project.
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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).
- Preference will be given to those proposals that have the support of other parties/organisations.
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Assurances relating to health and safety compliance are required as part of the application.
The Committee may ask for supporting information in relation to such assurances.
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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.
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The committee retains the right to withdraw any funding if agreed project time frames have not been met
and/or there has been no communication between the parties.
Note:
- Minutes from trustee and/or hapū meeting must accompany application form with your letter of support from Hapū/Marae/Trust.
The committee will not accept and decline:
- Applications that are incomplete or require further information.
- Projects that will result in direct commercial profits or that may be more appropriately funded from other sources.
- Projects that have been completed prior to applying for funding.