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Projects that support improved connectivity between catchment ecosystems will be given
priority.
The Trust recognises set-up costs may be required as part of applications for funding and these
costs may include research, tools, training, and extension programmes. They must not include any
capital purchases.
The Trust encourages applicants to consult with the appropriate Waikato River iwi who hold mana
whenua relevant to the project area.
The Trust will not fund works that are required arising from the statutory planning framework
within the Waikato region.
The ‘polluter pays’ principle will apply to projects and the Trust will not generally fund a project
to address discharges or contamination that are the responsibility of the entity that created them.
In exceptional circumstances the Trust may consider funding projects with a high degree of public
good on a co-funding basis with polluters.
It is important to note that the Trust provides funds to cover the costs incurred in completing an
agreed project, up to the maximum value approved. Projects will be reimbursed for actual costs
incurred only where they are completed on or under budget. Unspent funds will be used by the
Authority for future restoration activities.
Fencing standards
All projects receiving funding which include a component of planting are required to have
permanent stock proof fencing erected to protect the planting. The following fencing standards
have been developed to provide guidance as to the minimum standard required. Applicants
should show fencing to an equal standard if they proposed other fencing.
Note: grant funds may not be used for fencing of waterways on dairy or dairy support properties.
Protection of areas
Where funding of greater than $100 000 is provided by the Trust, it is likely that a condition of
funding will be that a protection mechanism (e.g. covenant or encumbrance) be put in place to
protect the work undertaken. This will be treated on a case by case basis however applicants
should state whether they are willing to protect the work or not in their application.
Electric
Standard
Sheep (and cattle)
5 wire, permanent posts
7 wire, post and batten
Cattle only
3 wire, permanent posts
5 wire, permanent posts
Restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River
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