Kaumatua Grants

Kaumatua Grant 

Purpose

The purpose of our Ngāti Mākino Kaumatua Grant is to support our Kaumatua.

1. Recognise and acknowledge the significant contribution made by Kuia and Koroua who uphold and maintain ahi kā, who uphold Ngāti Mākino mana, kawa and tikanga at our primary marae - Ōtamarākau.

2. Recognise and acknowledge the significant contribution made by Kuia and Koroua who are now aged or infirmed but who have upheld and maintained the ahi kā in their younger life at Ōtamarākau marae and who are unable to do so now.

3. Recognise and acknowledge the significant contribution made by Kuia and Koroua who uphold and maintain ahi kā at Ōtamarākau marae, in our wharekai or through marae facilities maintenance or grounds maintenance

Eligibility & Criteria

All applicants for Kaumatua grants must be registered Ngāti Mākino members

All applicants must of your own volition keep their details updated

All applicants must:

• Meet all relevant specified criteria including; closing date, age requirement (65 years plus), verified bank account,

• proof of identity.

• Apply in the first instance and then will be rolled over automatically in the following years.

• Consistently active at Ōtamarākau Marae within the year under review

• Occasionally the office will seek to confirm Kaumatua member details.

• All Grants are at the discretion of the Trustees

Payment

1.  All payments will be made to member bank accounts

2. Bank account verification to be provided