Ngā Oha

We believe that in order for our whānau to THRIVE, there needs to be support to enable access to extra-curricular sporting activities, that can improve personal development and success through:

1.  The increased knowledge and skills in the given sport
2.  Proven commitment to the sport being provided ie regular attendance, practice, time management and balance
3.  Alternative opportunity to experience achievement and success in the sporting world
4.  Great people skills, teamwork, improved confidence and cultural competency

We require the following documents for Ngā Oha Hauora:

• Invoice / Receipt of payment
• Bank verification

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will pay up to $300 a year for your Ngā Oha Hauora – Water Sport Subsidies

Ngā Oha Hauora – Water Sports Subsidies open on March 1st

Ngā Oha Hauora – Water Sports Subsidies are open for most of the year, to ensure whānau can maximise these opportunities all year round.

Whānau can apply up to two times a year for Ngā Oha Hauora – Water Sports Subsidies as long as the costs don’t exceed the maximum subsidy of $300

Please refer to the Ngā Oha payment schedule above 

To be eligible for a Ngā Oha Ako:

• Recipient must be enrolled from primary to tertiary level
• Recipient must be a registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
• Recipient must only be seeking support for numeracy and literacy subjects

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will pay up to $600 a year for your Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies.

Tutoring subsidies will be offered to whānau who require paid tutelage for literacy and numeracy specific activities.

We believe that in order for our whānau to THRIVE, that there is support to enable access to literacy and numeracy activities,  that can improve personal development and employability through:

1. The increased knowledge and skills in numeracy or literacy skills.
2. Improved confidence and skill competency
3. Proven commitment to the extra learning being provided ie regular attendance
4. Alternative opportunity to experience achievement and success

We require the following documents for Ngā Oha Ako:

• CV (if private tutor)
• Invoice from tutoring provider (incl. payment details)
• Receipt of payment (for reimbursement)
• Bank account verification (for reimbursement)

All documents are requested when you complete your application. Please ensure you attach the correct documents to proceed.

Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies open on March 1st 2022

Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies are open for most of the year, to ensure whānau can maximise these opportunities all year round.

Whānau can apply up to two times a year for Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies as long as the costs don’t exceed the maximum subsidy of $600.

The applicant of a Sports Representative Grant must:

1.1. Be a registered member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

1.2. Be selected to represent Aotearoa (New Zealand) or the applicant’s region in sport:

a)       as an athlete

b)       as part of a team

c)       as a coach or manager.

1.3 . The application must be in relation to the applicant participating in an event within the calendar year that the application is received.

We believe that in order for our whānau to THRIVE, there needs to be support to enable access to extra-curricular sporting activities, that can improve personal development and success through:

1. The increased knowledge and skills in the given sport
2. Proven commitment to the sport being provided ie regular attendance, practice, time management and balance
3. Alternative opportunity to experience achievement and success in the sporting world
4. Great people skills, teamwork, improved confidence and cultural competency

We require the following documents for Ngā Oha Hauora:

• Confirmation of national or international selection 
• Bank verification 

Ngā Oha Hauora Values:

1. For national reps you are eligible for $500
2. For international reps you are eligible for $1,000 

Ngā Oha Hauora – Sports Subsidies open on March 1st 2022

Ngā Oha Hauora – Sports Subsidies are open for most of the year, to ensure whānau can maximise these opportunities all year round.

Whānau can apply up to two times a year for Ngā Oha Hauora – Sports Subsidies as long as the costs don’t exceed the maximum subsidy of $500 for National Reps and $1000 for International Reps.

If you are a registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in an education institution from ECE to Tertiary level, you are eligible for an Oha Mātauranga.

Grants are available for all registered hapū members across the world and are paid in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).

The option for a Chromebook is only available for registered hapū members residing in Aotearoa. If you reside outside of Aotearoa, you are ineligible to apply for a Chromebook however you can still receive an Education grant.

Ngā Oha Mātauranga open on the 1st of February 2022. 

Ngā Oha Mātauranga close on the 2Oth April 2022. We would like to support our whānau in Primary, and Secondary with your education journey’s at the start of the year to ensure that you are well equipped at the start of your school year. 

For tertiary and, we will have a second round made available later on in the year.

We will be processing Oha Matauranga from the 23rd February 2022. Please refer to the Ngā Oha Payment Schedule above. 

*please note, only complete applications (applications with all required documents) will be paid.

Unfortunately we will not be able to accept your application if you apply after the close date.

Kāhore – However, you are more than welcome to opt out of Tūāriki to receive the Oha Mātauranga.

We are making changes to how the tertiary grant for all Certificate levels and Bachelor degrees are being paid. This year, 50% of the Oha will be paid at the start of the year and the remaining 50% will be paid post a mid-year catch-up with you all.

We understand that study is demanding and requires determination and commitment with some support from time to time. We want to work with you all to craft what this support looks like for the tertiary space from Whai Māia. A kaimahi will be in contact with you once you have received the first installment of your education grant.

All other levels will be paid in total.

Āe, you are able to receive a Chromebook instead of a grant. Read below for the eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Recipient must be Year 6-12 and enrolled into a primary or secondary in Aotearoa to be eligible.
2. Recipient must not have received a chromebook from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Māia in the past 2 years
3. Recipient must be a registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
4. Recipient must live in Aotearoa
5. Recipients who live in Tāmaki must pick up Chromebook from the 230 Kupe Street, Ōrākei. (All recipients who live outside of Tāmaki will have their chromebooks posted to them)

Required Documents:

We require the following documents for the listed Oha Mātauranga:

• Certificate Level 1-6 (Tertiary): A letter of enrolment that confirms that you are enrolled, the length of the course and whether you are part-time or full-time.
• Bachelor’s Degree – PhD (Tertiary): A document that shows all papers you are enrolled in for the year. This document must outline the weight or points of each paper. The general weight of a paper is 0.125 and the points are 15.00.

All documents are requested when you complete your application. Please ensure you attach the correct documents to proceed.