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Built, Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection Funds

The Built, Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection funds were established by NPDC to help people manage, preserve and enhance the heritage, cultural and natural heritage values of their properties.

These funds provide a partial contribution towards the cost of a specific heritage project or work.

This page provides an overview of each fund. More information, including the assessment criteria, can be found in the policy and schedules on the Community Funding Investment Policy page.

Apply for a Built Cultural Heritage Protection Grant


NPDC also offers free eco-design advice for homes. You can use our free assessment to help with your heritage project.

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The Natural Heritage Protection Fund can distribute up to $100,000 a year. Grant applications are open year-round.

Apply for a Natural Heritage Protection Grant

 

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What items are covered by the funds?

Applications can be made for items identified in the schedules of the District Plan, including:

  • heritage buildings and items
  • significant natural areas
  • archaeological sites
  • sites and areas of significance to Māori.

 

Fund details
Who can apply:
 Individuals, companies, marae and community groups
Funding length:
 One year
Application process:
 Application form
KPIs required:
 No
Funding contract:
 No
Payment type:
 Project installments to the group on invoice
Reporting: 
 Works inspected by Council staff

Page last updated: 11:20am Wed 28 May 2025

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