Do you have a significant Maaori site on your property? You could be eligible to apply for our new Sites and areas of significance to Maaori (SASM) fund.
This fund was created to assist with the conservation, protection and preservation of SASM in the Waikato District.
It is a contestable fund of $30,000 is available each year for Maaori sites and areas of significance. The purpose of the SASM Fund is to assist private landowners to conserve, protect, and preserve historic Maaori sites and areas within the Waikato District for the benefit of current and future generations.
Check out our application guidelines below for more information about the application process.
Application guidelines
Private land owners that want to preserve, protect or enhance a SASM site or area on their property that is one of the following;
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:
You will need to include the following with your application
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.
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