Marae Development Fund

The Marae Development Fund is one mechanism of Council’s commitment to respond to the needs and aspirations of mana whenua with respect to marae; benefitting marae hapū, and the district.

This fund will contribute to the protection of the culture and heritage embodied in marae facilities and relationships, critical to community infrastructure and the ability to exercise whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.

Applications for funding will open Tuesday 31 October 2023 and close Friday 1 December 2023.

All applications must be submitted via the online grants portal.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the fund, the applicant marae will:

• Be situated within the Hastings District
• Be registered as a marae reservation under the Māori Land Court
• Be able to fund 50% of the total project cost (Council is funding 50%).

Priorities for funding

• Health and Safety matters, including fire and earthquake requirements
• Upgrading of marae facilities and purchasing equipment
• Upgrading of wharekai and purchasing equipment
• Maintenance of exterior carvings and tukutuku panels.

More information can be found in the Marae Development Fund Policy.

Contact and support

For further information contact Council's Pou Ahurea Matua Dr James Graham (06) 871 5110 ext 5569, 027 616 5589, jamesg@hdc.govt.nz.

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