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Pūtea Manaaki – Sport
Pūtea Manaaki – Sporting Recognition Grant
The purpose of this grants is to recognise regional and national achievement in sport.
Any enrolled Ngai Tahu person chosen to represent at a regional event for a specific sport, is entitled to a $250.00 contribution towards their participation costs.
Any enrolled Ngai Tahu chosen to represent their region at a national event for a specific sport, is entitled to a $500.00 contribution towards their participation costs.
Any enrolled Ngai Tahu chosen to represent at an International event for a specific sport, is entitled to a $1,000.00 contribution towards their participation costs.
The number of applications per person is limited to one per year. However, if you were selected to represent at a regional level and then selected to represent at a national level, provided you are chosen for the same sport, you are eligible to apply for the grant within the 12-month period. The same applies if you are chosen to represent at a national level and then selected to represent at an international level, providing you are chosen for the same sport, you are then eligible to apply for the grant, within the 12month period.
Payment is normally made to the sporting body where they are responsible for organising travel/participation.
General Criteria for Funding Assistance
- Applicant must be registered on the Ngāi Tahu (Whakapapa) register.
- Applications can be submitted at any time on the official application form. The number of applications per person is limited to one per year. (Note: there is a 12 month stand down period from date of approval)
- Proof of identity is required e.g., drivers licence, passport, community services card.
- Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu staff are not eligible to apply.
- There will be no retrospective funding
Specific Criteria for Recognition of Sporting Achievement Funding
- Confirmation letter of applicant’s selection or qualification for the regional, national or international team or event
- Pre-printed or bank-verified deposit slip or bank statement for the account the funding is to be paid into
- Identification copy and signed application form
Apply
Apply online via our Pūtea Manaaki sporting recognition form
Contact Us
Email [email protected]
Phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or 03 974 0326
Post
Attn: Ngāi Tahu Grants
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
15 Show Place
Addington
Christchurch