Ngā Tini Whetu Fund

Purpose:
Ngā Tini Whetu has been established to help support whānau to navigate the hardships of life, to reach for the stars and contribute to achieving their moemoeā by providing financial support when most needed.

General Criteria for Funding Assistance:

Applicants must: 

• Applicant must be registered on the Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust (Whakapapa) register and aged 14 years or over.
• Applications on behalf of children under 14 count as the applicants/guardians use of their own Ngā Tini Whetu fund.
• Applications can be submitted at any time on the official application form. The number of applications per person is limited to one per year (01 July to 30 June) to a maximum of $500.
• Pūtea is supplied directly to suppliers NOT to whānau.
• Whānau must produce the quote for purchase or the bill for payment.
• Supplier credentials required (invoice including bank account details and contact information).
• Please allow up to 2 weeks for approval and payment, if your request is for an emergency situation, please email info@ROMST.iwi.nz explaining your situation.
  

PLEASE NOTE: Individuals may only apply through EITHER Ngā Tini Whetu OR our Sponsorship Fund for a singular kaupapa, not through both funding pools. 

Eligibility for this fund includes (but is not limited to): 

• Power Bill
• Rates
• Water
• Rent/Bond
• Firewood
• Kura (school uniform, fees etc…)
• Transportation costs (vehicle registration, WOF, petrol)
• Health-Pharmacy Costs, Medical Bills, Dental Work, Physio etc.

     
Please Note: Items outside of this list are approved on a case by case basis

Exclusions: 

• Alcohol, Cigarettes
• Cash

For more information contact the Taumata Hou team at info@ROMST.iwi.nz 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for the Ngā Tini Whetu Fund, please create a MāoriME online profile.

If you have already created your MāoriMe online profile, scroll down below to fill in the Ngā Tini Whetu form.

Otherwise, click the button below to create your MāoriME online profile or head over to the REGISTER/LOGIN page on this site to learn more