Sponsorship

Sponsorship Application

Rationale:

Rangitānetanga and uri development are key contributors to whānau, hapū and iwi progression. For this purpose, Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust allocates a limited amount of funds towards sponsorship annually.


Purpose:
To encourage, and recognise Rangitāne uri promoting Rangitānetanga, youth development programmes, Te Reo Maori events me ona tikanga and events that promote the wellbeing of Rangitāne, Whānau and Hapū.


The Application:

Applies to Sporting/Cultural or other events promoting Rangitānetanga within our rohe or at a national/international level. The applicants must adhere to the criteria for sponsorship and accept decisions made as final with no right of appeal. Applicants can only receive one allocation per financial year (1July to 30June of any year).


Criteria:

Applicants must: 

  • Be of Rangitāne descent and a registered beneficiary of the Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust database. 
  • Applications on behalf of children under 14 count as the applicants/guardians use of their own Sponsorship fund.
  • Apply by completing the official ‘Sponsorship Application Form’ and submit it to the Board Administrator at least four (4) weeks prior (within reason) to the event; 
  • Be selected to compete as an individual or team/roopu in a National or International event recognized by the sporting or cultural body of that event; e.g., Te Matatini, National Manu Korero or Ki-o-rahi competitions, Te Tapuwae Tahi o Rangitāne, tangata rau festival. 
  • Be holding a significant Rangitāne event in the rohe primarily for the people of Rangitāne.
  • Sponsorship applications will close 01 November and will re-open 30 January. (applications will not be processed during close down.)

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

Individuals AND roopu may not apply for the same kaupapa through our Sponsorship Fund.


Once a sponsorship application has been approved for a roopu or singular kaupapa, individuals may not apply for Ngā Tini Whetu funding for the same roopu or kaupapa.

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. 

Example Sponsorships available


Sports/Culture


Individual

Must be a registered beneficiary with RoMST

Regional Rep at National Event - up to $500

Regional Rep at International Event - up to $1000

National Rep at International Event - up to $2,500


Team/Roopu

50% of team/Roopu members must be registered with RoMST

Regional Rep at National Event - up to $1000

Regional Rep at International Event - up to $2000

National Rep at International Event - up to $3000


EVENT Examples


Major iwi events

  • Ahurei
  • Tangata Rau

MAJOR one off EVENT

  • Te Matatini

National EVENT

  • Kapa Haka
  • Sports
  • Ngā Manu Korero

Programme EVENT

  • Workshops
  • Wānanga

Local EVENT

  • Festival of Cultures
  • Waitangi Day

Other

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