Overview
The Ngāti Tūwharetoa - Mercury Development Group 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 cultural, educational and environmental projects.
This application provides details of the Group's objectives and the application criteria for individuals or schools wishing to apply for funding assistances for sporting initiatives.
Key Objective
Undertake activities and promote projects to improve the education, employment opportunities, health and well-being of ngā hapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa
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 'Sporting Assistance' is as follows:
- Those selected to represent New Zealand at an international competition will be eligible for $1,000.00 (written confirmation from the national body with an outline of tournament and costs is required)
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Those selected to represent New Zealand at an national competition held in New Zealand will be eligible for $500.00 (written confirmation from the national body with an outline of tournament and costs is required).
- Those selected to represent a National Development Team will be eligible for $500.00 (written confirmation from the national body with an outline of tournament and costs is required)
- Those selected to represent a Regional Development Team will be eligible for $500.00 (written confirmation from the national body with an outline of tournament and costs is required)
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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.
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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.
- The committee retains the right to withdraw any funding if there has been no communication between the parties.
- The decisions made by the Development Group are final.
Note:
- NTMDG does not cover selection into school teams.
The committee will not accept:
- Applications that are incomplete or require further information.
- Applications that may be more appropriately funded from other sources.
- Funding requested for sporting uniform costs.
- Projects that have been completed prior to applying for funding.
