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MARAE
Several major initiatives were undertaken to benefit Marae. Leading the year was a one-
off financial grant for each of the 66 Marae following a decision by Te Kauhanganui to
dispense a portion of the first $70 million relativity payment.
unique marae insurance package
offering comprehensive cover at
no cost.
The insurance package covers
marae for damage to buildings
and contents, loss or damage
to taonga or items of cultural
significance, lost revenue due
to interruption of commercial
activities, public liability for
damages to a third party or
personal injury, and statutory
liability. The scheme not only
supports marae financially but
also safeguards them for future
generations. As at 31 March
2015, 59 marae had signed up to
the scheme.
PUKENGA MARAE
Upskilling Marae
A series of workshops aimed
at supporting Marae trustees
and committee members have
been offered to Marae this year.
The Marae Development and
Treasurers’ workshops were
very popular. These workshops
provided the tools to manage
finances, secure funding
for large capital builds, and
operating structures (Charities,
GST and Maaori Reservation).
Subject matter covered planning,
governance, tips on securing
funding, project management,
tax and charitable status,
Each Marae received a base
grant of $150,000 and an
additional per capita grant
based on total membership,
for a total distribution of $15
million. The grant is intended to
support facilities projects and
other marae based development
programmes.
TE INIHUA MARAE
Marae Insurance Package
Accessing adequate and
affordable insurance is a
nationwide issue for marae
that has proven to be a difficult
challenge to overcome. This year
we were pleased to launch a
oper at ions report
HORAHORA MARAE TRUSTEES
VALUE THE WORKSHOPS, SERVICE
AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM
WAIKATO-TAINUI
AS WE HAVE
BENEFITTED FROM THE QUALITY
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OUR
QUEST FOR FUNDING AND FURTHER
EDUCATION FOR WHAANAU.
Jenny Galpin
Ngati Hikairo/Te Whanau o Ruataupare
Marae
Funding workshop participant
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