Rangitāiki Environment Fund
The Fund helps improve the natural environment and provide education opportunities for rangatahi
The Rangitāiki River Environment Fund was established in 2015 by Manawa Energy, in partnership with the Rangitāiki Hapū Coalition and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, and joined in 2018 by Fonterra.
About the fund
The fund is administered by the Trust’s board, made up of representatives from the Rangitaiki Hapū Coalition, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Manawa Energy and Fonterra.
2023 Rangitāiki River Environment Fund application period
Opens: Monday 11 September 2023
Closes: Sunday 29 October 2023
Click here to download an application form for the Rangitāiki River Environment Fund.
Rangitāiki River Education Scholarship
Manawa Energy awards up to $20,000 in scholarships each year for members of the 8 Rangitāiki Hapū pursuing a tertiary education.
Applications open mid-August each year and close late September.
2023 Rangitāiki River Education Scholarship Application Period
Opens: Monday 14 August 2023
Closes: Sunday 1st October 2023
For more information about the Rangitāiki River Education Scholarship, click here to download an application form.
Submitting applications
Hard copy application forms for the Rangitāiki Environment Fund and The Rangitāiki Education Scholarships are also available during the relevant application period from the Te Teko Post Office.
Please send all application forms to rangitaiki@manawaenergy.co.nz
Or by post to
Annie Tangata
C/- Manawa Energy Limited
Private Bag 12055
Tauranga Mail Centre
Tauranga 3143