Sponsorship Application

Purpose:

To encourage and recognise Rangitāne uri promoting Rangitānetanga, youth development programmes, Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga, and events that promote the wellbeing of Rangitāne whānau and hapū. Funding supports genuine representative participation in sanctioned sporting, cultural, or other events at regional, national, or international levels.

Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be of Rangitāne descent and a registered beneficiary of the Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust (ROMST) database.
• Submit the official ‘Sponsorship Application Form’ to the Board Administrator at least four (4) weeks prior (within reason) to the event.
• For roopū/team applications, ensure that 50% or more of participants are registered ROMST uri.
• Be formally selected to compete as a Regional or National Representative in an event sanctioned by a recognised governing body for that sport or cultural discipline.
• Provide evidence of formal selection (e.g. official letter, email, or public announcement from the recognised national governing body).
• Each roopū may only receive one sponsorship allocation in any rolling 12-month period, regardless of the kaupapa, event, or competition.

Definition of Representative Status:

For the purposes of this policy, a “Regional Representative” or “National Representative” is one selected by an official, recognised national governing body through an official selection process.

This excludes self-selected or invitational participation where attendance is organised independently, including overseas showcases, festivals, or performances not tied to a sanctioned representative pathway.

Restrictions Across Funds:

• Individuals may only apply through either Ngā Tini Whetu or the Sponsorship Fund for a singular kaupapa, not both.
• Once a kaupapa is funded through one stream, it cannot be funded through the other, even if the request is for different components (e.g. uniforms vs. travel). If an application is ineligible or declined under the Sponsorship Fund, the same kaupapa may not be re-submitted through Ngā Tini Whetu.
• Individuals and roopū cannot both receive sponsorship for the same kaupapa. If a roopū is funded, its members cannot also apply individually for that event, and vice versa. Each kaupapa may only be sponsored once through the Sponsorship Fund.

Funding Limits:

Individual:

Regional Rep at National Event – up to $250

Regional Rep at International Event – up to $500

National Rep at International Event – up to $1,000

Team/Roopū:

Regional Rep at National Event – up to $500

Regional Rep at International Event – up to $1,000

National Rep at International Event – up to $1,500

EVENT Examples

MAJOR one off EVENT

• Te Matatini
  
  

National EVENT

• Kapa Haka
• Sports
  
  

Other

• Other activities can be considered that are not listed above to be decided at the discretion of the Trustees.

Please Note: Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for: Fundraisers, Reunions, Buildings and equipment, wages, Local & Regional school sporting events, School exchanges or trips, University and school fees and uniforms.