What is Hapū Development?

The main strands of delivery to hapū are facilitation, planning, information brokerage and assistance with submissions on behalf of all Ngāpuhi hapū. Our Hapu Development Co-ordinators can help.

Our goal is to identify, develop and support programmes, projects that will nurture sustainable development for whānau, hapū and marae. We also provide assistance and support planning processes that develop sustainable management plans and practices for Ngāpuhi.

The Future of Hapū Development

The focus of hapū development has evolved from the physical upgrade and building of marae to sustainable income development and the development of marae as the cultural base of hapū. Capability and capacity building at every level are an integral component of hapū development. The challenge for the next five years is to build a core of self-sustaining socio-economic nests through out ‘Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi’.

Hapū Development Funding

Hapū development funding is for cultural, social and economic development projects with sustainable outcomes and the development of long term benefits of Ngāpuhi hapū and marae communities. For planning purposes, the funding will help kick start or contribute to the development of project stages.

The maximum amount applied for is $5000 and applicants may apply only once per year. Applications must demonstrate how the projects will have sustainable outcomes.

Application forms are available from our Hapu Development Co-ordinators who will meet with you and discuss your project. If you would like to apply please click on the following link to send them your contact details to arrange an appointment. http://tpotw.org/eform/view.php?id=2