Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group (NTMDG)

Over recent years the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board on behalf of Ngāti Tūwharetoa has negotiated a number of initiatives to support Ngāti Tūwharetoa endeavours.

Ngāti Tūwharetoa – Mercury Development Group

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	2024-2025 Meeting Dates
Monday 6 May 2024	Wednesday 15 May 2024
Monday 15 July 2024	Wednesday 17 July 2024
Monday 26 August 2024	Wednesday 4 September 2024
AGM	Tuesday 29 October 2024
Monday 28 October 2024	Wednesday 6 November 2024
Monday 27 January 2025	Wednesday 5 February 2025
Monday 10 March 2025	Wednesday 19 March 2025
Monday 5 May 2025	Wednesday 14 May 2025

Grants Available

For LEADERSHIP & SPORTS initiatives applicants must provide:

A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
Sports Representation: Confirmation from the national body.
Leadership: Confirmation of enrolment and course fees from their education provider.

Apply online Download Form

For PROJECT initiatives applicants must provide:

A legal document verifying the organisation details and status (if applicable).
A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
A letter of support from hapū.
Location map (if applicable)
Written permission from the landowner (if applicable).
A detailed cost break down for the Project.

Apply online Download Form

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: New environmental applications for the 2024-2025 funding year will only be considered twice a year. This will be done at the September 2024 and March 2025 hui.

NTMDG - Leadership & Sports

NTMDG - Project

NTGEC - Education, Health & Wellbeing

NTGEC - Project