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Improving and maintaining health, both physical and mental, for all our whānau is a goal and aspiration for the Trust, so a hauora grant was established as an annual benefit for individual owners of the Trust, towards their health and wellbeing.

The Riuwaka is one of the main sources of sustenance and healing for mana whenua ki Motueka people, and so it is named the Riuwaka Grant.

The Riuwaka Grant is available to all registered owners of the Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust residing in Aotearoa.

It is a once-per-year $75 benefit provided to registered owners with a valid receipt of services (for the current year).

Every registered NRAIT owner is eligible to receive the grant for any services related to their personal health and wellbeing, each year. Services (or products) that will be funded are decided on a case-by-case basis. You can see an example of some of the services covered below.

Information

  • An application for funding can be made after the service has been used and paid.
  • Applications are available year round and reviewed monthly. Successful applications are paid the following month.
  • Applications must be submitted by a registered owner aged over 18.  Owners can apply on behalf of other registered whānau members in their care, eg owners aged under 18 and kaumātua.
  • The service and proof of purchase must be within the current year you are applying.

  • Applicants must reside in Aotearoa.

 

What can you apply for

Examples of health & wellbeing services or products, which you can apply for under the Riuwaka Grant include:

  • doctors and specialist appointments
  • optometrist appointments, glasses and contact lenses 
  • mental health services
  • nutrition plans
  • personal training sessions
  • dental appointments
  • fitness classes
  • and many more - each funding application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

For a list of health providers and health care services visit:

 

How to apply

There are several ways to apply. You can:

 

 

  • Riuwaka Grant

    Award

    • $75 per year
    • Maximum of two applications per year up to a combined total of $75.

     

    Eligibility

    • Applications must be submitted by a registered owner aged over 18.  Owners can apply on behalf of other registered whānau members in their care, eg owners aged under 18 and kaumātua.
    • Person receiving the grant must reside in Aotearoa.
    • Person receiving the grant must be a registered Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust member.

     

    Other requirements

    • The grant is provided for any services related to their personal health and wellbeing. 
    • An application for funding can be made after the service has been used and paid. You are required to provide proof of purchase.
    • Services (or products) that will be funded are decided on a case-by-case basis.

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