Funding and grants
Karāti Tiaki Taonga Tuku Iho

Built, Cultural Heritage Protection Fund and Natural Heritage Protection Fund

The Built, Cultural Heritage Protection Fund and Natural Heritage Protection Fund were established by NPDC to help private landowners manage, maintain and preserve the heritage values of their properties.

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

The Built Cultural Heritage Protection Fund can distribute up to $150,000 a year. Applications will be open from 20 March to 31 May 2023.

Apply for a Built Cultural Heritage Protection Grant


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: 10:42AM Mon 20 March 2023

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