In response to the recent severe weather events across Ngāti Porou, a dedicated support fund has been established to stand alongside our most vulnerable.
The Flood Response Support Fund for Pakeke has been created by Toitū Ngāti Porou on behalf of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, in partnership with The Selwyn Foundation. This fund is designed to provide immediate and meaningful support to our pakeke affected by flooding in the January 21 / 22 SevereWeather event.
Our pakeke are the guardians of mātauranga, whakapapa, and tikanga. They hold the stories, knowledge, and identity of Ngāti Porou. In times of crisis, it is essential that we prioritise their wellbeing, safety, and recovery.
Administered by the Toitū Ngāti Porou Charitable Trust, the fund builds on trusted relationships and established grant-making expertise to ensure support reaches those who need it most.
If you or someone in your whānau needs support, we encourage you to apply.
Together, we can uphold our responsibility to care for our pakeke and strengthen the resilience of our communities.
To be eligible for support from this fund, you must meet all of the following criteria:
➡️ The pakeke must be aged 65 or older at the time of this application. Applications may also be considered for whānau aged 60 – 64 with significant health, disability or mobility needs that increase their vulnerability.
➡️ He hononga ki Ngāti Porou: The applicant is a registered uri of Ngāti Porou, or is a pakeke residing permanently within the Ngāti Porou rohe who is supported by a Ngāti Porou whānau or hapū. Priority will be given to registered uri.
➡️ Flood Impact: The applicant has been directly and adversely affected by the recent flood event. This may include damage to their home, displacement, loss of essential property, disruption to health care access, or significant emotional/psychological distress.
➡️ Financial Need: The applicant demonstrates financial hardship as a result of the flood event. Priority is given to those without adequate insurance or who have experienced delays in insurance settlement.
• Costs already covered by insurance (applicants must declare insurance status)
• Costs already funded by Civil Defence Emergency Relief or other government agencies
• Pre-existing debt or ongoing financial hardship unrelated to the flood event
• Business losses or commercial property
• Costs incurred outside the rohe of Ngāti Porou (unless displacement related)
• Retrospective costs incurred more than 6 months before the application date
You can apply via the following:
In person through a Ngāti Porou Recovery Navigator based at Matakaoa (on request only)
On behalf of: A whānau member, marae representative, or support worker may apply on behalf of a pakeke with their consent.
Any inquiries:
For any inquiries please contact: recovery@tronp.org.nz
In response to the recent severe weather events across Ngāti Porou, a dedicated support fund has been established to stand alongside our most vulnerable.
The Flood Response Support Fund for Pakeke has been created by Toitū Ngāti Porou on behalf of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, in partnership with The Selwyn Foundation. This fund is designed to provide immediate and meaningful support to our pakeke affected by flooding in the January 21 / 22 SevereWeather event.
Our pakeke are the guardians of mātauranga, whakapapa, and tikanga. They hold the stories, knowledge, and identity of Ngāti Porou. In times of crisis, it is essential that we prioritise their wellbeing, safety, and recovery.
Administered by the Toitū Ngāti Porou Charitable Trust, the fund builds on trusted relationships and established grant-making expertise to ensure support reaches those who need it most.
If you or someone in your whānau needs support, we encourage you to apply.
Together, we can uphold our responsibility to care for our pakeke and strengthen the resilience of our communities.
To be eligible for support from this fund, you must meet all of the following criteria:
➡️ The pakeke must be aged 65 or older at the time of this application. Applications may also be considered for whānau aged 60 – 64 with significant health, disability or mobility needs that increase their vulnerability.
➡️ He hononga ki Ngāti Porou: The applicant is a registered uri of Ngāti Porou, or is a pakeke residing permanently within the Ngāti Porou rohe who is supported by a Ngāti Porou whānau or hapū. Priority will be given to registered uri.
➡️ Flood Impact: The applicant has been directly and adversely affected by the recent flood event. This may include damage to their home, displacement, loss of essential property, disruption to health care access, or significant emotional/psychological distress.
➡️ Financial Need: The applicant demonstrates financial hardship as a result of the flood event. Priority is given to those without adequate insurance or who have experienced delays in insurance settlement.
• Costs already covered by insurance (applicants must declare insurance status)
• Costs already funded by Civil Defence Emergency Relief or other government agencies
• Pre-existing debt or ongoing financial hardship unrelated to the flood event
• Business losses or commercial property
• Costs incurred outside the rohe of Ngāti Porou (unless displacement related)
• Retrospective costs incurred more than 6 months before the application date
You can apply via the following:
In person through a Ngāti Porou Recovery Navigator based at Matakaoa (on request only)
On behalf of: A whānau member, marae representative, or support worker may apply on behalf of a pakeke with their consent.
Any inquiries:
For any inquiries please contact: recovery@tronp.org.nz
In response to the recent severe weather events across Ngāti Porou, a dedicated support fund has been established to stand alongside our most vulnerable.
The Flood Response Support Fund for Pakeke has been created by Toitū Ngāti Porou on behalf of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, in partnership with The Selwyn Foundation. This fund is designed to provide immediate and meaningful support to our pakeke affected by flooding in the January 21 / 22 SevereWeather event.
Our pakeke are the guardians of mātauranga, whakapapa, and tikanga. They hold the stories, knowledge, and identity of Ngāti Porou. In times of crisis, it is essential that we prioritise their wellbeing, safety, and recovery.
Administered by the Toitū Ngāti Porou Charitable Trust, the fund builds on trusted relationships and established grant-making expertise to ensure support reaches those who need it most.
If you or someone in your whānau needs support, we encourage you to apply.
Together, we can uphold our responsibility to care for our pakeke and strengthen the resilience of our communities.
To be eligible for support from this fund, you must meet all of the following criteria:
➡️ The pakeke must be aged 65 or older at the time of this application. Applications may also be considered for whānau aged 60 – 64 with significant health, disability or mobility needs that increase their vulnerability.
➡️ He hononga ki Ngāti Porou: The applicant is a registered uri of Ngāti Porou, or is a pakeke residing permanently within the Ngāti Porou rohe who is supported by a Ngāti Porou whānau or hapū. Priority will be given to registered uri.
➡️ Flood Impact: The applicant has been directly and adversely affected by the recent flood event. This may include damage to their home, displacement, loss of essential property, disruption to health care access, or significant emotional/psychological distress.
➡️ Financial Need: The applicant demonstrates financial hardship as a result of the flood event. Priority is given to those without adequate insurance or who have experienced delays in insurance settlement.
• Costs already covered by insurance (applicants must declare insurance status)
• Costs already funded by Civil Defence Emergency Relief or other government agencies
• Pre-existing debt or ongoing financial hardship unrelated to the flood event
• Business losses or commercial property
• Costs incurred outside the rohe of Ngāti Porou (unless displacement related)
• Retrospective costs incurred more than 6 months before the application date
You can apply via the following:
In person through a Ngāti Porou Recovery Navigator based at Matakaoa (on request only)
On behalf of: A whānau member, marae representative, or support worker may apply on behalf of a pakeke with their consent.
Any inquiries:
For any inquiries please contact: recovery@tronp.org.nz
