Sites and areas of significance to Maaori fund

Private land owners that want to preserve, protect or enhance a SASM site or area on their property that is one of the following;

• Registered in Part 4, schedule 3 of the (proposed) Waikato District Plan or;
• Listed as a Heritage New Zealand site, or
• Identified as an NZAA site, or
• Identified in a cultural impact assessment.

Note: The site or area needs to have a wider benefit, meaning there is access provided or visibility at the property boundary that can be visited by the public.

The fund can be used for conservation, maintenance, repair, identification, or be part of a management plan to protect the site or area long term. Some ideas of what can be applied for are:

• Fencing and/or native planting around the SASM site to protect from erosion, stock interference and to enhance and beautify the area,
• The installation of a ‘Pou’ (carved figure) or story board,
• Repairs or,
• To assist with the costs of engaging an expert to assist with the management or protective landscaping of your SASM site.

You will need to include the following with your application

• A project overview
• An itemised cost breakdown of what you are applying for from the SASM fund and from any other funders.
• If you are erecting a Pou or information board, you will need to provide confirmation from Mana whenua that they have been consulted with- it is important the koorero or narrative is correct.
• You may need to provide confirmation that you have contacted NZ Pouhere Taonga.

Applications will be considered on a first come first served basis beginning 01 July until they have been fully allocated.

Applications received after funds have been allocated for that financial year will be placed on a waitlist or returned to the applicant with advice to apply after the following 01 July.

Applicants will be notified if the application was successful or not within 8 weeks from the date of submission.