"We invest in our people, they are the posts of the house that protect our future"

Grants for charitable purposes are available for registered Waikato Raupatu Marae, and Waikato-Tainui tribal members who reside in New Zealand, and also for other groups in New Zealand whose services or activities may provide benefit to Waikato-Tainui tribal members.

Please note: The Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust TRUST DEED and restrictions in the INCOME TAX ACT relating to the trust's charitable tax exempt status, only allow charitable tribal funds to be expended within New Zealand (with the exception of special activities connected to a core business of the organisation).

Charitable purposes are defined as follows:

• relief of poverty;
• advancement of education;
• advancement of religion; and
• other purposes beneficial to the community.

GRANTS
Please note: This website is currently under development. A new and improved site will be launched in the new year.

WAIKATO-TAINUI TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANTS - close 28 February 2011
Download application form and criteria here.

WAIKATO-TAINUI DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Download application form and criteria here.

To check if you are registered on the Waikato-Tainui tribal register, contact the Tribal Registrations Unit on: 0800 104 412, or phone: +64 7 824 8689 xtn 7755.

Tribal Development Unit
Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Incorporated
451 Old Taupiri Road , Hopuhopu,
Private Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia
Telephone: +64 7 824 8689
Freephone: 0800 TAINUI, Fax: +64 7 824 5133