Environmental

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.

*Applications can be made throughout the year.

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 2025-2026 funding year will only be considered once a year. This will be done at the November 2025 hui.