About this fund
The 2024 funding round opens 8.00 am Friday 1 March and closes 5.00 pm
Monday 15 April.
Mānawatia te Kahui o Matariki Fund celebrates and supports the regeneration of mātauranga associated with Te Kāhui o Matariki. The contestable fund aims to support the community in hosting events that recognise not only Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the public holiday, but also the wider Kaupapa and principles of Matariki.
There will be no maximum that can be applied for. However, it is likely events will be supported by $2,000 - $3,000.
Applications:
- Will
be accepted from Marlborough community groups, organisations and
individuals. Individuals must have New Zealand citizen or permanent
resident status
- Must
show a monetary contribution to the event (either from their own funds or
externally sourced) and will not be solely reliant on funding from
Marlborough District Council
- Must
comply with all Marlborough District Council regulatory and statutory
requirements relating to the preparation and delivery of the event,
including obtaining all necessary permits and consents
- Must
demonstrate how funding would advance and promote one or more of the three
major principles of Matariki:
- Priority
will be given to events that can demonstrate documented support from iwi
Events must:
- Take place within Marlborough District Council boundaries
- Take place within the observance of Matariki
- Be free entry or low cost, family-friendly and accessible to all
- Are open to public (no private or 'invite only' events)
- Complement Marlborough's calendar and not detract from / compete with existing events
- Agree to be part of Marlborough's regional Matariki programme promoted by Marlborough District Council
- Be promoted via Marlborough's official regional events calendar, Follow Me
- Procure goods and services locally where possible
What can be funded?
The fund will support costs integral to holding an event, which includes, but is not limited to, venue hire; equipment hire e.g. seating, marquees, sound and lighting; marketing and promotion; health & safety, insurance; transport management and hospitality costs.
What can’t be funded?
- Retrospective funding
- Prizes / Trophies
- Alcohol
- Private functions
- Commercial events, exhibitions, reunions, tournaments, fundraisers, conventions or trade shows
- Events that have received funding for the same activity through other Marlborough District Council funding programmes
Applications will be considered by a decision-making panel chaired by Councillor Jonathan Rosene.
All recipients of the Mànawatia te Kahui o Matariki Fund will need to complete a full post-event accountability report via Council’s website within two months of the event taking place.
If you have any enquiries about Mànawatia te Kahui o Matariki Fund please contact:
Nicola Neilson
Project Lead - Arts, Culture and Heritage
Phone: 03 520 7400
Email: Nicola.neilson@marlborough.govt.nz
