Sponsorship

Tiered sponsorship for Ngāti Kahungunu individuals, teams and iwi events competing or held at national or international level.

Closes

“Sponsorship applications will close off in November and will re-open 1st January.” Applications close 20 November for events in January–February the following year; applications received in January are paid in March.

Who can apply

“To encourage, and to recognize the pursuit of cultural and sporting excellence by Ngāti Kahungunu.” Applicants must “Be of Kahungunu descent and a registered member of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated,” apply at least six weeks before the event, and either “Be selected to compete as an individual/group or team in a National or International event recognized by the sporting or cultural body of that event” or “Be holding a significant Kahungunu event in the Kahungunu rohe... endorsed by your local taiwhenua.” One sponsorship per financial year (1 July–30 June). Teams of 6 or fewer must be all-registered; teams of 7+ need at least 70% registered.

Whakapapa

Of Kahungunu descent and a registered member of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.

Amount

“National Event: Up to $250 (Individual), Up to $500 (Team). International Event: Up to $500 (Individual), Up to $1000 (Team).”

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Does not fund “Fundraisers, Reunions, Workshops, Marae Wānanga, Buildings and equipment/wages, Local & Regional sporting events, School exchanges or trips, University and school fees and uniforms.” Successful applicants must acknowledge NKII as a sponsor, promote Kahungunu values at the event, and submit a full report within 2 weeks of the event.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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