Marae Support (Infrastructure)

After a lengthy consultation period between Genesis Energy and Ngāti Tūwharetoa, in 2000 the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (on behalf of hapū of Ngāti Tūwharetoa) and Genesis Energy signed an agreement to mitigate the ongoing impacts of the Tongariro Power Development Scheme (TPDS) on Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

An outcome of this agreement is the establishment of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee (NTGEC). The primary purpose of the committee is to distribute the mitigation funds on behalf of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The Committee provides support for cultural, educational, health, and environmental initiatives.

25/26 Hui Dates

*Applications can be made throughout the year.

For Marae Support (Infrastructure) initiatives, applicants must provide:

• Completed form.
• A detailed project plan and budget with quotes/invoices.
• Provide a clear project outline and infrastructure plan, including location, scope of works, timeline, and key activities.
• Applicant must be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB).
• Marae must be registered under the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
• Provide a letter of support from your marae or hapū (must name the project), plus a copy of hapū minutes or resolution confirming the support.
• A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
• Quotes relevant to your project.
• Relevant approvals i.e. District Council, Regional Council etc.

Note:

New Marae Support (infrastructure) applications for the 2025-2026 funding year will only be considered twice per year. This will be done at the July 2025 and January 2026 hui.