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 (NTMDG). The Development Group provides support for cultural, educational, and sporting initiatives.
| Final Applications Due
(Applications must be complete by these dates, not just submitted) |
2025-2026 Meeting Dates |
| Wednesday 25 June 2025 |
Wednesday 16 July 2025 |
| Wednesday 10 September 2025 |
Wednesday 24 September 2025 |
| 24/25 AGM |
Wednesday 15 October 2025 |
| Wednesday 5 November 2025 |
Wednesday 19 November 2025 |
| Wednesday 21 January 2026 |
Wednesday 4 February 2026 |
| Wednesday 11 March 2026 |
Wednesday 25 March 2026 |
| Wednesday 13 May 2026 |
Wednesday 27 May 2026 |
*Applications can be made throughout the year.
For SPORTING ASSISTANCE initiatives applicants must provide:
- Written confirmation from the Regional or International Body verifying your selection into the team.
- Outline of tournament costs is required.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
Note:
- Applicants are eligible for a maximum of two (2) grants per calendar year, beginning 1 July each year.
For WĀNANGA ASSISTANCE initiatives applicants must provide:
- You must provide a detailed plan outlining the step-by-step process which will be undertaken.
- You must provide a detailed budget outlining costs for the wānanga
- Letter of support from Marae confirming your booking.
- Project location (if applicable)
- Verified Bank Account Details (e.g. bank statement, screenshot of bank details from mobile app, verified deposit slip)
Notes:
- Wānanga must be held at a Tūwharetoa Marae.
- Funding over and above the maximum amount may be given to those wānanga which are hapū or iwi based (up to $8,000.00. 4 wānanga at $2,000.00 each)
For WĀHI TAPU AND ORAL HISTORY PROJECT initiatives applicants must provide:
- A detailed project plan and budget.
- Applicants must have relevant Hapū, Landowner, Council permissions to undertake mahi. Proof of this is required.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
- Letter/s of support from marae/hapū.
- Project location (if applicable)
For TŪWHARETOA HOSTED EVENTS initiatives applicants must provide:
- You must provide a detailed plan outlining the step-by-step process which will be undertaken.
- You must provide a detailed budget outlining costs for the wānanga.
- A timeline or program showing key dates, times, and activities for the event.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
- Location map (if applicable).
- Letter of support from marae/hapū.
Note:
- Funding applications have been pre-approved for the Tūwharetoa Hosted Events listed below only:
- Tūwharetoa Taiopenga.
- Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Lunch.
- Tūwharetoa Ahurei.
- Tūwhare Taiao.
- Waitangi.
- Taikura Kapa Haka.
For ENVIRONMENTAL initiatives applicants must provide:
- A legal document verifying the organisation’s details and status (if applicable).
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
- Letters of support from affected hapū.
- Location map (if applicable).
- Written permission from the landowner (if applicable).
- A detailed cost breakdown for the Project.
Note: Generally new environmental applications for the 2024-2025 funding year will only be considered once a year. This will be done at the November 2024 hui.
