Wānanga Assistance

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 Wānanga Assistance initiatives, applicants must provide:

• Completed form.
• Registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB).
• A detailed project plan and budget.
• A list of attendees.
• A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
• Letter of support from marae/hapū

Notes:

Applicants must provide letters of support from the marae/hapū with proof of the booking.

Wānanga must be held a Tūwharetoa marae.

Catering and marae hireage costs up to $3,000 for whānau wānanga (Capped). Hireage costs will be paid directly to the Marae.

Funding over and above the cap may be given to those wānanga that are hapū or iwi-based (up to $12,000.00. 4x wānanga at $3,000.00 each).

Does not cover wages/salaries/project management costs.

Applicants must provide financial contributions towards the wānanga.