About this fund
The 2025 funding round opens 8.00 am Friday 7 March and closes 5.00 pm Monday 14 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 - $5,000.
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, 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
Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager
Phone: 03 520 7400
Email: Nicola.neilson@marlborough.govt.nz
