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 Rangitāiki Hapū Coalition, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Manawa Energy and Fonterra.
2025 Rangitāiki River Environment Fund application period
Opens: 10 September 2025
Closes: 10 October 2025
Click here to access the Rangitāiki River Environment Fund Application Form for 2025
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 September each year and close late September/early October.
2025 Rangitāiki River Education Scholarship Application Period
Opens: 1 September 2025
Closes: 1 October 2025
Click here to access the Rangitaiki River Education Scholarship Application Form for 2025
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
Fin Townsend
C/- Manawa Energy Limited
Private Bag 12055
Tauranga Mail Centre
Tauranga 3143
