In addition to our initiatives, we distribute pūtea through the following channels:
Our contestable discretionary grant fund:
Kaupapa/Hapori Grants are funds set aside to support projects or initiatives that are of importance to Ngāti Whakaue. This includes activities that:
▲ Aim to keep our wāhi tupuna functional, protected and sustainable
▲ Enhance our connection ki te taiao
▲ Strengthen and provide opportunities for whānau and hapū engagement
▲ Are focused on koeke or rangatahi initiatives
Our annual grant fund:
Marae Tautoko Grant
Tupuna Whare Grant - Tamatekapua
St Faiths Annual Grant
Tahua Ahurea
The Trust contribute $25,000 to Ngāti Whakaue Tahua Ahurea, a collaborative fund established by Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands, Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust, Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust, Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Trust. The fund supports the realisation of Ngāti Whakaue tikanga, values, aspirations and responsibilities.
This fund is administered by Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust. Click here for more info.
Kaupapa/ Hapori grants
Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust have a goal to distribute for impact as aligned with the needs and priorities of Ngāti Whakaue.
The purpose of the contestable fund is to support projects or activities organised by Ngāti Whakaue individuals or groups that aim to achieve this goal.
Application Process
Applications are now open from December 2026 – April 2027
Applicants will be informed of outcome within two weeks of receiving the application.
Approved applications will be paid on the 20th of the month
A maximum of $4,000 per application can be awarded by the Trust
Eligibility
Must be for a collective benefit (not an individual or personal business)
The applicant must disclose any other funding received or applied to from other organisations for the same quote or invoice
Retrospective applications will not be considered
What will not be funded
Sport, health, education, housing, financial literacy, marae capital or operating costs
Activities already held.
Kaupapa that receive funding from Tahua Ahurea - the Ngāti Whakaue Tikanga Fund will not be eligible for this funding pool.
Submitting Application Form
Click the below button to be taken to the online application form:
Any questions please contact admin@whakaueassets.com, 027 248 9401.
marae tautoko
The FY2027 grants are now open. Marae trustees can contact admin@whakaueassets.com for an application form.
The Marae Tautoko Grant is an annual distribution. For the financial year ended 30 June 2026 the allocated grant was $35,000 per marae.
The purpose of this distribution is to support our eligible marae to stay functional, active and sustainable. These six Marae (including Te Papaiouru) belong to one or more of the koromātua hapu of Ngāti Whakaue although they must be active to receive the Marae Tautoko Grant.
Waikuta Marae is currently inactive.
L-R: Te Koutu Marae Tunohopū Hurungaterangi Waikuta Whakaue Kaipapa
tūpuna whare
TAMATEKAPUA WHARE TŪPUNA
The purpose of this grant is to support on-going maintenance cost of the main tūpuna whare, Tamatekapua. For the financial year ending June 2026, $10,000 was allocated to this fund.
