Ngāti Mākino Koeke Firewood and Electricity Grants

Free delivery of 1.5m3 of split firewood, or a contribution to the power or gas bill, for registered Ngāti Mākino koeke aged 65 and over in the Waiariki region. The 2026 rounds closed once capped.

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Closes: Firewood 2026 opened 21 January and closed 20 February. Both grants closed “due to the maximum amount of applications” being received. No 2027 round is published yet
Who can apply: “You are 65 years and over. You are a registered member with Ngāti Mākino Iwi Authority. You reside in the Waiariki region.” “An iwi member over 65 years can apply for either a Koeke Firewood grant or a Koeke Electricity Contribution Grant.” The electricity grant is for homes with an electrical or gas heating system, once a year, with a copy of the power or gas bill.
Whakapapa: Registered member of Ngāti Mākino. To register “you must be a descendent of Ngati Makino Iwi”.
Amount: Firewood: “1.5m3 of split firewood” delivered at no cost. Electricity: amount not published, paid “directly to the electricity provider”
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

“The purpose of the Koeke Heating Grant is to tiaki and whakamahana our Koeke during ngā marama makariri.” The electricity grant page is https://www.ngatimakino.co.nz/grants/koeke-grant-electricity-contribution. Apply through the grant's form on the Ngāti Mākino website or the YourIwi members portal. “All grants are capped. Once the maximum applications have been reached, the grant will close.” “All grants are at the discretion of the Board.” 07 343 6588, admin@ngatimakino.co.nz, 1256 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010. Register at ngatimakino.co.nz/register.

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Checked 14 October 2026

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