Distributions to Beneficiaries

Toitu Ngāti Porou distributed $1,006,947 in grants during FY2025 across culture ($59,425), education/tertiary grants ($345,000), Matariki ($345,000), Pa Wars ($100,000), Rohenga Tipuna admin support ($90,000), and other grants ($70,173) to support whanau, hapu, marae, kaiako, rangatahi and taurahere across the rohe and beyond

FY2025 distribution of $80.8m (4.6% of net tribal assets) from NTHC to Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for allocation across cultural, wellbeing, environmental, regional development, and rights and interests programmes. Distributions allocated to Hauora Grants ($3.38m), Marae Development Fund ($461k), education/scholarships, cultural programmes, freshwater initiatives, health services, housing support, business grants, and Papatipu Rūnaka regional development.

Total grants and programmes 8.0M-8.4M. Education grants & scholarships 1.4M-1.7M. Te Reo Māori & cultural support 685K-744K. Kaumātua support 97K-112K. Whānau activities costs 10.25M including residential properties rented to whānau, Toi Ora insurance, Toi Tupu savings, papakāinga development, and marae operations.

FY2024-25 total distributions of $5.3m paid by RIDL to parent entities. Grant distributions totalled $766,792: Marae grants $282,124 across 16 marae; Education grants $100,125 (129 recipients across Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate, Diploma, Certificate and Short Course levels); Kaumātua wellbeing grants $318,528 (482 recipients for medical treatment, utility costs, food and other support); Sports grants $10,000 (43 athletes at local, regional and national levels); Discretionary grants $56,015. Proposed FY2025-26 allocation: $1,102,000 total including increase to marae grants ($632,000) and education grants ($110,000).

Te Korowai received $2.4 million distribution from Te Kīwai Mauī (up 30% since FY20). Distributions to uri included 160 iwi scholarships and grants, 122 recipients for education (ranging from undergraduate $500 to postgraduate $750 per recipient), Tuku Aupiki grants for professional development ($500-$430 per recipient), Hākinakina grants for sports/cultural (58 recipients at $250 each), and pātaka distributions to hapū for tangihanga, hui and celebrations ($21,000 total for 13 distributions)

Commercial distribution to Trust of $2.1m (2.62%). Grants programme distributed $58,855 across Arts and Sport, Education, Cultural, and Trades and Technical categories. School backpacks (43), koha to kaumātua ($16,350), koha for tangihanga (9), Te Tauihu marae grants and koha ($60,000). Ka Uruora Partnership outcomes: 69 graduated from Te Uru Ahupūtea Financial Education, 14 supported into housing pathways, 57 received WhānauSaver contribution. Scholarships provided in various educational institutions including Victoria University ($2,500), NMIT ($2,000), Outward Bound ($6,500), Port Marlborough ($10,000)

Te Ngakinga o Whanganui Investment Trust distributed total $1,550,000 to Ngā Tāngata Tiaki and Te Whawhaki Trust. Te Whawhaki Trust distributed $360,000 annually to marae. Distribution amounts determined annually by availability within trust at end of financial year.

Education grants (early childhood, secondary NCEA, tertiary, special needs, trade training - 1,980 students), marae operational support ($20,000 per marae across 29 marae), marae capital works ($250,000 for Waihi Marae), housing support through He Iwi Kāinga program (58 whānau sustained in tenancies, 14 in affordable rentals, 20+ progressing to home ownership), healthy homes assessments (170+), kaumātua support, cultural programs

Distributions to beneficiaries include grants for education support, health services, housing assistance, and general whānau welfare support administered through Trust Board discretionary programmes

Total distributions of $1,131,667 comprising $1,064,753 to Kāhui entities and $66,914 in scholarships to 81 recipients. Scholarship recipients studied nursing, teaching, social work, law and arts across universities and tertiary institutions nationally.

Total distributions of $950,913 included: Education grants ($120,940 to 282 recipients); Marae/Pā distributions ($420,000 at $60,000 per marae plus $45,000 in administration grants); Uri packs ($14,011); Kōrari Pāhake grants ($3,000); Taranakitanga grants ($16,280 for cultural/sporting activities); Hapū E Tū grants ($2,500); Xero subscription support ($2,070); Kaumātua Olympics ($440); Ka Uruora WhānauSaver matching contributions; and other uri discretionary grants ($39,551) for events, hui and cultural programmes

Manaaki Grants distributed totalling $251,847.63 comprising: Marae Grants $136,600; Secondary Grants $15,000; Tertiary Grants $62,185.44; Community Group Grants $57,867.40. Additional grants of $872,802 total distributed through Trust activities.

FY2024-25 scholarship distributions included 129 recipients: tertiary education (21,600), secondary school (13,300), intermediate school (11,100), primary school (3,600), sports/groups/individuals (16,100). By marae: Otamatea (67 recipients, 52%), Waihaua (23, 18%), Waikaretu (23, 18%), Oruawharo (19, 12%). Comparison to prior year shows slight decrease in total applications but shift in distribution towards intermediate/secondary and broader marae representation.

Total grants made during FY2025: $1,460,955. Education grants ($113,000) support primary, secondary, tertiary and masters/PhD education. Marae grants ($259,000) support operational costs of marae. Kaumātua health insurance ($555,000) provides health coverage for kaumātua aged 65+. Cultural, sports, and other targeted grants support iwi identity and wellbeing. Grants are distributed through various categories including Marae Operational Grants ($510,000), Kaumātua grants ($1,012 applications), and community support grants. Total of 2,556 grant applications approved in FY2025, with distribution to 2,746 grant recipients.

Distributions included: kaumātua winter koha (75 recipients, $6,000), educational sponsorships (4 recipients, $4,300), sporting grants (8 recipients, $2,766), mauri ora grants (3 recipients, $15,000), marae support (1 recipient, $5,348), advocacy contributions ($21,522), and external contracts paid ($883,088)

Distributions across multiple categories: Tertiary Education Grants ($81,100 to 9 recipients), Tertiary Scholarships ($37,484 to 9 recipients), Education Starter Packs ($1,270 to 17 recipients), Kaumātua Grants ($56,640 to 377 recipients), Sport & Recreation Grants ($22,975 to 67 recipients), Trades Training Grants ($3,300 to 3 recipients), plus general grants and koha ($227,536 total paid)

Trust provided $20,000 annual grant to Whakarongotai Marae for capital and repairs/maintenance; grants and koha totaling $11,100 distributed; fish koha provided for tangihanga; support for iwi events and community initiatives

Te Rūnanga distributed $84.6 million from NTHC to Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust for funding of grants and programmes. Distributions included: Kāi Tahutaka (culture) $6.62m; Oraka (health/wellbeing) $17.99m; Mātauraka (knowledge/education) $4.13m; Te Whakaariki (strategy) $4.76m; Te Ao Tūroa (environment) $6.41m; Papatipu Rūnaka development $14.05m; Te Kura Taka Pini (freshwater) $4.75m. Papatipu Rūnaka received $574,334 per rūnaka in Te Pūtea Whakamahi (operational funding) plus support services. Individual grants included: Kaumātua grants (7,969 paid); Pūtea Manaaki (406 for financial hardship, 519 for sports); Learner support fund (670 grants); Ngāi Tahu Fund (53 approved for cultural practices); Business grants (56 Kick-Start, 50 Growth); Yamada O'Regan scholarships (27); Ka Putea grants (767); School starter packs (674); Pēpi packs (839)

Grants and programmes totalling $9.4m including education grants ($2.2m), health and wellbeing support ($631k), Te Reo Māori and cultural support ($294k), whānau business support through Toi Pakihi ($1.6m), and other programmes supporting whānau development

Nāti Growth paid $6m distributions to Te Runanganui Group. Toitu Ngati Porou distributed: $292,000 in tertiary education grants (230 recipients: 167 undergraduates, 63 postgraduates); $5,350 in cultural grants (5 recipients); $33,801 in sports grants (54 recipients); $52,500 in Matariki event grants (7 marae/groups); Special Grants $292,315 (13 recipients including $120,000 for Kairakau 4 production); Pa Wars prize distribution of $14,300 to winning marae; Kura grants from Willie Apiata VC fundraiser; Maru Whakatipua scholarships for teacher training and professional development. Ngati Porou Oranga distributed emergency food boxes (900 boxes across 9 locations), kai support packs, housing repair assistance, and comprehensive health, housing, and whanau services to whanau.

Distributions include marae grants (15 distributions), education grants (146 applicants across Bachelor, Postgraduate, Masters, Doctorate, Diploma, Certificate and Short Course levels), kuia and koroua wellbeing grants (421 applicants for healthcare, heating, mobility equipment and other support), sports grants (75 applicants at local, regional and national levels), and discretionary grants. Total approved applications increased 90% for education, 100% for kaumātua wellbeing, and 56% for sports grants.

Marae grants distributed to 15 marae (8 marae pending reporting completion); Education grants to 146 applicants across bachelor, postgraduate, masters, doctorate, diploma, certificate and short course levels; Kuia and Koroua Wellbeing grants for 421 applicants aged 60+ for healthcare, heating, mobility and related needs; Sports grants to 75 participants (athletes, coaches, managers) at local, regional and national levels

FY2024 distributions totalled $1,020,587. Seven hapū entities each received $85,000 operational funding (total $595,000). Education Scholarships and Grants of $174,377 were awarded to 215 uri for secondary and tertiary pathways including Pou Tina ($5,000 postgraduate), Pou Whenua ($2,500 undergraduate), Poupoutahi ($1,250 joint scholarship with Parininihi ki Waitotara), Pou Wānanga ($500-$1,000 tertiary), and Pou Kōrero ($250 secondary). Te Hononga Grants of $89,500 supported kaupapa promoting connection including whānau reunions, sporting participation and cultural engagements. Ka Uruora contributions of $30,000 for member savings scheme. Total distributions since settlement (since FY2014) have reached $7.7 million.

Distributions included: Education scholarships ($22,000), Hauora Māori internships ($45,000), Te Mana o Te Wai marae engagement ($55,000), Port of Tauranga opposition ($57,000), cultural events and commemorations (Te Putake o Te Riri $200,000, Te Pakanga o Te Ranga $50,000, Pukehinahina $50,000), kapa haka support ($10,000), waka support ($3,000), marae support ($7,500), Iwi chairs hosting ($154,000), education travel support ($40,000), ANZAC Day ($1,500), Orākau commemoration ($1,000), discretionary ($22,465), kaumātua support ($6,500)

Grants committee allocated funding to health ($20,764), marae support ($38,000 to five key marae), tangihanga/funeral assistance ($7,200), and discretionary grants ($20,965). Shareholders also received dividend of 20 cents per share ($304,653) paid from capital reserves. Additional grants provided for education, housing and general community support.

Te Kete Hāpai programme distributed $275,000 directly to Ngāti Toa iwi members and assets. Education grants of $76,736 provided to 134 students. Marae grants of $277,263 for Takapūwāhia and Hongoeka marae insurance and refurbishment. Kaumātua grants of $8,971 for dental, hearing and vision care. Other grants of $68,059 for cultural/reo revitalisation programmes. Sports grants of $76,989 to 143 recipients for participation in national and international sporting events.

Total distributions included $140k from cyclone recovery funding to support Manutuke Civil Defence Group and restorative work at Maungarongo. Trust administered Pukenga Wai grant on behalf of Marae, with each marae receiving $18k to support participation in water services reform programme, in addition to annual marae disbursement grants.

36 Mātauranga Grants to Registered Ngāti Whare Rangatahi; 10 Hauora Grants to Registered Ngāti Whare Kuia and Kaumātua; Murumurunga Waikotikoki Marae insurance premium funding; extensive community support services through Te Puāwai o Ngāti Whare Charitable Trust including kai rescue, cooked meals delivery, food parcels, remedial repairs, firewood distribution, winter uniforms, infrastructure support, and health services partnerships. Total grants paid: $42,513

Shareholder grants of $40,482 paid December 2023 to registered shareholders with current contact details and bank accounts. Distribution increased to $90,000 for FY2025 (approved at November 2024 AGM). Tangiharuru Apa Trust distributed $5,050 in education grants to tertiary and secondary school students in July 2024.

FY24 distributions of $55.6m included grants and tohu spending with $25m special dividend to marae. Distributions included Doctoral Grants (35), Sports Grants (219), Poukai Grants (27), Tertiary Grants (759), Auaha Innovation Grants (18), Kaumaatua Grants (5,935), Tikanga Ora Reo Ora Grants (9), Kia Haere Tuu Grants for Driver Licensing (191), Taiao Grants (12), and Tumate Mahuta Grants (164). Total of 7,545 grants paid out.

Education grants of $36,405 distributed to 162 tertiary, secondary, intermediate and primary school recipients across marae. Grants spread throughout year. Recipients broken down by marae: Otamatea 92 (58%), Oruawharo 19 (12%), Waihaua 29 (18%), Waikaretu 19 (12%). Additional grants distributed through Tangata Development programs including social work support grants and housing assistance (tiny house pilot program).

Distributions to whānau including marae grants ($384,915), kaumatua/kaunihera grants ($16,775), cultural grants ($27,660), and sport code grants ($23,680). Education grants awarded: 181 in 2023-24. Housing strategy includes 4 kaumātua dwellings being built in 'Awera and pre-sell financial literacy programmes for Patea housing development planned for 2025.

Grants and distributions paid to whānau. Additionally, the iwi distributed: Back-to-School Grants, Māori Education Grants, Scholarships, and Emergency Relief. In FY2024, approximately $93,044 (facebook reach) worth of communications promoted distribution opportunities, with back-to-school grants and education support being primary focus areas.

Marae grants distributed to support the 15 marae of Ngāti Kahu. The organisation also provided housing repairs ($2.5 million in critical repairs across 52 homes) and increased contributions to hapū by 50% over the past two years.

Te Whiringa distributed education grants totalling $26,500 supporting 30 applications for certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. Additional $22,850 provided through partnered scholarships with educational institutions including Victoria University, Massey University, Lincoln University, and Auckland University of Technology. Partners provided 40% additional funding. Total support to students was $54,100. Scholarships included: PkW & Ngāti Mutunga Scholarship ($2,500), Mata Hoieta Forbes Nursing Scholarship ($2,000), Ngāti Mutunga Scholarships via Victoria University ($2,500), Miriama Evans Scholarship ($2,500). Ka Uruora programme supported whānau through financial literacy, Whānau Saver (158 registrations with $80,671 saved and $2,997 Rūnanga contribution), and housing support (6 whānau purchased homes). Kaumātua Christmas gatherings, whānau pool days, and community events also provided value to members.

Te Rūnanga approved 327 Pūtea Manaaki hardship grant applications totalling $190,000 in FY2023, distributed $424,000 emergency relief to 424 whānau affected by floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, $1 million emergency fund for cyclone-affected mana whenua communities, Kaumātua grants (7,354 paid), Learner support fund grants (750 approved), Ngāi Tahu Fund distributions ($690,000 across 48 applications), Ka Pūtea education grants and scholarships (772 total), Marae Development Fund ($1.425 million), Pāpatipu Rūnanga distributions ($16.6 million total since Settlement), Regional Investment Fund ($6 million allocated in FY2023)

Total grants and programmes of $12.1m included education grants and scholarships ($2.2m), Te Reo Māori and cultural support ($951k), kaumātua support ($265k), and whānau business support (Toi Pakihi, 207 enrolled). Grants also supported Toi Ora health insurance scheme ($1.6m) and other whānau development programmes.

FY2023: Nāti Growth paid $6.0m distributions ($5.0m dividends to Runanganui, $1.0m to Toitu). Toitu distributed $500,000 in marae support grants ($10,000 to 46 marae plus $40,000 balance to Te Kahika). Education grants of $97,000 to 70 successful applicants (43 undergraduate, 27 postgraduate). Additional partnership grants through Maru Whakatipua ($10,000 Maori Medium Education, $10,000 Professional Leadership, $6,000 Study Grants). Cyclone relief koha of $222,000 to 46 marae, $273,000 to small businesses and farms, $50,000 to other iwi.

Total distributions of $1.67 million allocated across hapū operational funding ($560,000), hapū strategic development support ($71,317), hapū capital development fund ($200,000), marae distributions ($600,000), education grants ($151,500), Te Hononga Grants ($52,545), iwi saver member distributions ($25,239), and charitable donation ($15,000). Additional funding provided through Ka Uruora programme for housing and financial literacy.

Education grants of $758,000 benefitting 1,895 individuals; marae operational support grants of $435,000 to 29 marae; marae capital works grants of $338,364 for 5 projects; trade training support of $19,000 for 19 apprentices; capital grants received of $3,350,000 for housing development; distributions to Forest Hapū Cluster Trusts of $2,531,454 for forest licence fees and $836,949 for investment revenue

Marae grants totalled $592,539 (68% increase from prior year) with 9 years of funding allocated to Aotearoa Marae and 2 years to Tāpapa Marae. Education grants totalled $74,650 across 73 applications. Kuia and Koroua wellbeing grants totalled $321,510 supporting health and wellbeing of seniors 60+. Sports grants totalled $13,100 across 49 athletes and coaches. Total distributions increased 29% from prior year.

Distributions include Tertiary Funding ($74,617 to 32 tauira), Marae Grants ($7,500 each to 32 marae = $240,000), Tiria Te Aroha flood relief ($39,000 to 39 whānau), and other iwi development grants. Whanganui Iwi Development and Growth expenses of $625,137.

Ngā Karahipi Scholarships programme providing 19 awards in 2022-23 to Te Rarawa whānau members pursuing tertiary education. Total value $55,000. Recipients achieved 2 Masters degrees, 13 Bachelor degrees, 1 Diploma, and 3 Certificates. Support also provided to marae for funding applications and opportunities across cultural, environmental, research and relief programmes.

Iwi support and assistance grants of $22,932 provided. Mana Whenua scholarships of $30,000 invested into Iwi teachers. Various kai packs, discretionary funding, sponsorships and support provided to kaumatua, marae, education, kapahaka and flood relief initiatives.

FY2023 distributions across priority areas including $3.15m toward marae dividends. Education support included 6,008 grants paid out (Tumate Mahuta Masters/Postgraduate grants, Doctoral grants, Sports grants, Poukai grants, Koiora grants, Tikanga Ora Reo Ora Ake grants, Kia Haere Tuu driver licensing grants). Employment support via Te Tomokanga Tool Grant ($19,000), mahi readiness support (101 tribal members), pastoral care (158 tribal members), employment pathways (190 tribal members). Papakaainga and housing support through Te Puna Waina workshops (22 marae), Tooku Nei Whare home ownership workshops (364 tribal members), Home Repairs Programme (42 households). Health support through health provider agreements and wellness programmes. Kaumaatua grants totaled $4,667 for GP/Pharmacy, Dental, Optometry services.

Total beneficiary distribution for 2022-2023 was $241,186. This includes: back-to-school grants of $78,926 plus $8,625 via Māori Education Trust partnership (1,020 tamariki benefited, total $87,551); tertiary grants of $36,520 from Ngāti Kuia plus $21,000 via Māori Education Trust (total $57,520); allocations to Te Hora Marae and affiliated marae; emergency relief; other distributions. Figures exclude operational costs and external assistance for horticulture and apiculture programs.

FY2023: $35,613 distributed to 142 applicants (142 scholarships/grants for education, cultural, sporting aspirations); Marae grants distributed to 14 Te Uri o Hau marae in September 2022; $5,642 distributed through Trustee Discretionary Fund for projects and activities improving individual and community wellbeing

Grants distributed to whānau for tertiary education ($60,900 overall contribution including external partners), trades education, and university study. Marae grants of $260,000 to Urenui Pā Trustees for facility upgrade and operational support. Total iwi education grant contribution of $40,500. Koha distributed for cultural and community purposes.

Tribal expenditure distributed across cultural programmes, health and wellbeing, education, natural environment, strategy and influence, Papatipu Rūnanga support, whānau business enterprises, and freshwater initiatives. Distribution from NTHC to Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was $69.5m in FY2022.

Total grants and programmes of $10.6m including education grants and scholarships ($1.2m), Te Reo Māori and Cultural Support ($496k), kaumātua support ($290k), and whānau businesses enrolled in Toi Pakihi programme. Programmes delivered through Whai Māia include health insurance scheme (Toi Ora), environmental, educational, and cultural programmes.

Hapū distributions $490,000 (7 hapū @ $70,000 each), Education grants $137,000 (149 uri supported), Tribal Development grants $220,000, Marae grant $1,000,000 for Ko Tamawahine wharekai rebuild, Ka Uruora Iwi Saver contributions $9,650

Education grants ($66,850 to 66 applicants for Bachelor, Postgraduate, Masters, Doctorate and Certificate study); Kuia Koroua Wellbeing grants ($114,635 to 372 recipients for dental, eye, GP, pharmacy, heating, firewood, ambulance and other health needs); Marae grants ($352,072 to 8 marae for capital works and development); Sports grants ($816 to 3 regional level athletes)

Education grants supporting tertiary and vocational study (66 applicants), Marae grants supporting 8 marae operational needs, Kuia Koroua Wellbeing grants assisting over 300 kaumātua with dental, eye treatment, heating, pharmacy and other health-related support, and Sports grants supporting 3 athletes competing at national and regional levels

Distribution to Marae for community support and development

2022 distributions included: 80 education scholarships ($96,500) ranging from $500-$4,000 per recipient across university entrance through PhD level; hapū development funding of $80,000 distributed across marae building development ($35,000), marae remedial repair ($20,000), governance and management ($15,000), cultural wānanga ($5,000), and special events ($5,000); and sponsorship & discretionary funding of $23,000 for sports events ($12,200), cultural events ($3,800), community events ($3,400), education events ($2,200), and arts ($1,400)

Total of $136,000 funded into projects, sponsorship and scholarships including: $73,000 invested into marae; $10,000 into Bachelor of Teaching scholarship; $5,000 into whānau and marae sponsorships (rangatahi sports sponsorships, club netball, kōhanga, kapahaka); $28,000 support investment into kai packs and PPE/RA tests; $20,000 in Poukai, marae grants, kaumātua support, Te Waka Wairua, Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day

39 Matauranga Grants to registered Ngāti Whare rangatahi (youth education support ages 2-24 years), 8 Hauora Grants to registered Ngāti Whare kuia and kaumatua (elderly wellbeing), 27 Discretionary grants to registered members. Te Puawai o Ngāti Whare Charitable Trust also distributed food parcels, cooked meals, firewood, infrastructure support, and health/wellbeing services to vulnerable whānau during COVID-19 response.

Total distributions of $36.0m made across priority areas including $3.0m toward marae dividends. Education grants ($3.026m including 677 education grants, 569 tertiary grants, 110 Masters/Postgraduate grants, 23 doctoral grants). Kaumaatua grants $4.140m (4,140 grants for health services including GP, dental, pharmacy). Various other grants including Taiao (19), Sports (43), Tikanga Ora Reo Ora Ake (17), Poukai (16), Amohia Ake (23), Taurahere (5). Whanake Business Support including $15,000 in growth grants. Te Tomokanga Tool Grants (27 distributed). Pastoral care support (200 tribal members). Te Rau Mahi employment portal support (174 organisations committed, 214 employment opportunities advertised, 200+ tribal members supported into employment, 27 into apprenticeships).

Total distributions of $206,921 including: Back to School Grants of $33,476 to 667 tamariki; scholarships and grants; distributions to Te Hora Marae and affiliated marae. Excludes Te Hora Marae operating costs and capital investments, wānanga, and external grant expenditure. Also excludes Horticulture and Bee training courses which received external funding assistance. COVID-19 relief grants provided to whānau impacted by pandemic. Average historical distribution includes education grants, scholarships, marae support, and other community support initiatives.

Total grants of $62,600 distributed in FY2022: Education scholarships ($32,600) supporting tertiary, secondary, intermediate and primary students with weighted distribution across four marae (Oruawharo 23%, Otamatea 44%, Waihaua 13%, Waikaretu 20%). Marae grants ($30,000) distributed annually in September to support ancestral marae operations and initiatives.

38 educational grants totalling $9,500 distributed in December 2021 ($250 per recipient due to processing delays). Two Victoria University scholarships available (Ngāti Mutunga Scholarship and Miriama Evans Memorial Scholarship, each $2,500, funded by Victoria University). One joint scholarship with Parininihi ki Waitōtara awarded to Mereana Anderson. Interest and distributions to shareholder totalled $840,000 in FY21 (interest $287k, distributions $550k).

Distribution from Ngāi Tahu Holdings to Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu of $55.9 million (reduced from $71.8m FY20 due to COVID-19 effects) invested into cultural, wellbeing, environmental, regional development and rights and interests related programmes. Specific distributions include: Pūtea Aumakea for marae sustainability ($1.7m), Pūtea Manaaki emergency support (248 whānau in financial hardship, 227 after emergencies), educational scholarships and grants (797 recipients), Whai Rawa scheme ($116.9m funds managed), Puna Pakihi enterprise grants, and regional investment fund ($2.25m committed to rūnanga projects)

FY2021 distributions included: Marae grants $259,422 (8 marae); Education grants $92,650 (87 applicants including bachelor, postgraduate, masters, doctorate, diploma, certificate and short course levels); Kuia Koroua Wellbeing grants $106,791 (181 applicants receiving dental, eye treatment, firewood, GP, hearing treatment, heating, mobility equipment, pharmacy, podiatry, ambulance and other healthcare services); Sports grants $8,239 (44 athletes); Discretionary grants $1,200. Proposed FY2022 allocations: $816,120 total including $561,120 marae, $105,000 education, $115,000 kuia koroua wellbeing, $25,000 discretionary, $10,000 sports.

Total distributions of $750,000 comprised: Education Grants $56,000 to 81 registered members covering secondary to postgraduate study; Hapū Distributions $420,000 to 7 hapū for their developmental programmes and activities; Ka Uruora Distribution $100,000 contribution to iwi members' savings scheme administered through SuperLife; Tribal Development Grants $230,000 for social, cultural and educational activities. Over the last five years total distributions were $10 million.

Distributions include marae distributions ($350,000), education grants ($88,900), environmental delivery model income distribution ($101,448), Ka Uruora SuperLife contributions ($2,978), and uri discretionary grants ($67,825 plus website/branding $7,750 and cultural/wānanga support $62,544). Additionally, direct distributions include Pēpi Packs (64), Kura Tuatahi packs (11), Kura Waenga packs (47), and Pāhake jackets (215) to whānau members across different life stages.

Ngāti Whare Holdings Limited paid dividend of $500,000 to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare for FY2021. Te Puawai o Ngāti Whare Charitable Trust offers grants: Matauranga Grant (education, ages 0-24), Kuia/Koroua Hauora Grant (ages 60+), Discretionary Grant (general), and Marae Insurance Grant (closed - fully expended). Grants were undersubscribed.

Toitu Ngati Porou distributed $394k comprising: Marae Grants $70k, Marae Kaitakawaenga $74k, Taurahere Grants $10k, Pa Wars/Dawn Ceremony $39k, Sundry Projects $26k, Education Scholarships $174k (88 undergraduate at $500 each, 65 postgraduate at $2,000 each)

Special marae grant of $20 million distributed equally across 68 raupatu marae ($100,000 baseline plus per capita allocation). Additional distributions for education, social investment, health, employment and cultural programmes totalling approximately $40.3 million across priority areas.

Distributions comprised education scholarships ($30,030) distributed across tertiary, secondary, intermediate and primary levels, with comparison by marae showing Otamatea 57%, Oruawharo 17%, Waikaretu 15%, Waihaua 11%. Marae grants ($26,000) provided direct support to ancestral marae. Total scholarship applications received in 2020/21 increased to 131 from 103 in 2019/20.

Educational grants provided to 15 uri for tertiary, trades and polytechnic qualifications. Victoria University joint scholarships ($5,000 each) provided to 2 recipients. Total educational support of $15,250 in FY2020.

FY2020 total distribution from Ngāi Tahu Holdings to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust of $60.4m was allocated across: Mātauranga (education) $7.3m; Oranga (health and wellbeing) $7m; Te Ao Tūroa (environment) $7.2m; Ngāi Tahutanga (culture) $8.1m; Papatipu Rūnanga development $12.2m; Te Whakaariki (strategy) $2.8m; Te Kura Taka Pini (freshwater) $2.5m; and other office costs. Additional support included $4.16m in Kaumātua Grants, hardship relief through Pūtea Manaaki, Puna Pakihi enterprise support, and emergency COVID-19 response funding. Since 1997, total distributions to iwi have exceeded $500m. Distribution was down from $67.2m in FY2019 due to COVID-19 impacts on tourism and other business units, particularly impairments and revaluations of assets.

Total grants and programmes spent: $5.5M. Education grants and scholarships: $1.0M. Te reo Māori and cultural support: $404K. Kaumātua support: $226K. Sports grants: $27K. Pēpi packs: 143 issued. Whānau businesses enrolled in Tū Pakihi SME programme: 10. Additional funding for Toi Ora (health and wellbeing programme with 4,026 whānau enrolled) and Toi Tupu (3,007 whānau enrolled).

Dividends of $564,603 and donations of $2,735,396 distributed to Raukawa via Raukawa Charitable Trust and Raukawa Settlement Trust. FY21 planned distributions of $3.7m representing 2% of equity, up 12% on prior year to support increased community need during Covid-19.

Group distributions of $0.81m in 2020 (down from $1.01m in 2019). Marae grants of $0.37m, Ngati Porou events support of $28k, East Coast Rugby support of $53k, and other grants and investments of $363k. Toitu Ngati Porou distributed $677,187 including $370k marae grants, $101k reo strategy funding, $72,804 marae kaitakawaenga support, $101k education scholarships, taurahere grants, and Pa Wars/Dawn Ceremony support. Ngati Porou Marae Resilience Grant of $220k (44 of 48 eligible marae received $5k each). Taurahere grants of $25k total distribution.

Marae distributions of $350,000 allocated to support marae operations. Uri distributions included: $70,000 education grants (139 recipients receiving $1,000 tertiary or $500 secondary), $32,315 cultural and tikanga hui support, $30,087 uri discretionary grants, $3,995 environmental delivery support, $2,085 Ka Uruora SuperLife contributions, $14,306 trustee discretionary distributions. Dividend from commercial group of $1.65m allocated to operations and tribal activities

Hapū distributions of $350,000 (seven hapū at $50,000 each), Ka Uruora member matching contributions of $733, and tribal development grants of $150,000. Education grants of $50,250 distributed to 43 recipients across secondary, tertiary, undergraduate and postgraduate study.

In FY2020, distributions of $19.8m were made across priority areas including $3.0m toward marae dividends. An advance dividend for FY2020 was $10.8m, which was declared as a final dividend subsequent to the financial statements. One-off distribution to marae was approved. Distributions cover education, health, wellbeing, marae, social and cultural development.

Back to School Grants ($30,109 to 601 tamariki, increase of 16% on prior year), scholarships, distributions to Te Hora Marae and other Ngāti Kuia affiliated marae. Includes grants and scholarships but excludes capital investments, wānanga and external grant expenditure.

Education scholarships provided across 4 ancestral marae (Oruawharo 21%, Otamatea 56%, Waihaua 12%, Waikaretu 12%). Marae grants distributed to support ancestral marae operations and development. Charitable Trust provides means to distribute funds to Te Uri o Hau whanau for social, cultural and environmental development.

42 educational and vocational grants provided to registered iwi members for tertiary and vocational education, totalling $30,391 in FY2019. Additional scholarship funding established with Victoria University (Miriama Evans Memorial Scholarship and Ngāti Mutunga Scholarship, each valued at $5,000).

Grants and programmes increased significantly from $1.9m to $4.2m. Spending included education grants ($659k), te reo/cultural programmes ($265k), kaumātua support ($163k), sports grants ($37k), and Toi Ora health insurance programme investment. Additionally, whānau businesses enrolled in Tū Pakihi (SME programme) received support.

Group distributions included $450k to marae development, $17k to Ngāti Porou events (dawn ceremony, Pa Wars, Ngata Lectures, AGM), $69k to East Coast Rugby, $458k to other grants and investments. Toitu Ngāti Porou distributed $201k for reo strategy and language revitalisation, $72.8k to marae Kaitakawaenga, $45k to Taurahere grants, $53.7k for waka project relocation, and support for church and cultural projects. Total marae grants distributed since 2013 amount to $4.55m. Whanau Oranga social services reached over 1,440 individuals including support for 753 youth returning to school, 340 people involved in criminal justice system, and 82 individuals/whanau accessing transitional and social housing.

FY19 distributions comprised: Education grants $50,300 (44 recipients across secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate studies); Hapū distributions $350,000 (seven hapū receiving $50,000 each); Tribal Development Grants $275,000. Total distributions of $625,000 represents distributions and grants committed for hapū development, tribal development programmes, and operational support.

Social investment distributed across cultural signposts (marae development, reo and tikanga, heritage, college), social signposts (health, education, employment, housing, tertiary grants, kaumaatua support), environmental signposts (water, land, environmental management, taiao grants), wealth signposts (tribal member business support), and ongoing work (tribal centre, Kiingitanga grants, tribal engagement, governance, claims). Annual marae dividends of $3.75m allocated to support marae aspirations.

In 2018, Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa awarded $38,500 in scholarships to 14 recipients from 10 Te Rarawa marae (1 undergraduate, 3 postgraduate, 12 doctoral). Victoria University matched funding dollar-for-dollar. Additional grants included $350,000 dividend paid to Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa from Te Waka Pupuri Pūtea commercial operations. Te Waka Pupuri Pūtea also contributed $10,000 to scholarship awards. Support provided for 16 whānau to purchase first homes and 15 whānau to acquire cabins addressing overcrowding.

FY18: Education grants of $39,450 to 42 applicants ranging from postgraduate to secondary school level. Hapū distributions of $1,050,000 ($700,000 for FY17 and $350,000 for FY18). Tribal development grants of $275,000 committed for FY18. The Trust has implemented an Education Grants Policy and Distributions and Spending Policy to support capacity building within hapū structures.

Distributions to marae ($390,000), Ngati Porou events support ($39,000), East Coast Ngati Porou Rugby ($36,000), marae Wi-Fi ($18,000), and other grants and investments ($241,000). Total distributions down from $1.6m in 2017. Toitu Ngati Porou also distributed $150,000 for te Reo o Ngati Porou programmes with commitments of $240,000 over two years.

Distributions across cultural signposts (tribal connection, marae assets, te reo, tikanga), social signposts (education, housing, wellbeing, employment), environmental signposts (mana whakahaere, mana o te wai, mana o te whenua), wealth signposts (marae dividend $8m, business support), and ongoing work signposts (claims and settlement, governance, Kiingitanga support). Marae received $8m combined special and annual dividend. Te Arataura distributed $21.29m across priority areas.

Total tribal distributions of $1.6 million in 2017 including marae grants ($1.1 million), marae wi-fi ($19,000), Ngati Porou events ($9,000), Radio Ngati Porou ($41,000), Ngati Porou Rugby ($45,000), and other grants and investments ($397,000). Grants support marae development, cultural events, language revitalisation, and community radio services.