Marae Emergency and Resilience Fund

$30,000 a year for Lower Hutt marae to strengthen their capability to respond in emergencies and severe weather.

Closes

Closed for 2026 — the round ran 1 May to 1 June 2026. Reopens annually

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "Applicants must be a marae based in Lower Hutt and use local businesses and services where possible." Projects must align with the National Disaster Resilience Strategy, be collaborative and community-driven, and be new initiatives achievable within a year.

Amount

$30,000 per annum across the fund

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū

Before you apply

What the fund looks for, quoted directly: "Projects that will achieve equitable outcomes for Māori communities, marae, hapū, iwi and Māori organisations." Examples given: public awareness campaigns and drills, water tanks, fire extinguishers, building reinforcement, evacuation pathways, warning systems, waterway clearance, mobile kitchens, food stockpiles and emergency bedding. Not funded: land or building purchase, ongoing operational costs, advisor or consultant fees, or kaupapa already begun. Recognises marae explicitly as "safe, trusted spaces for communities during severe weather events and other emergencies." funding@huttcity.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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