Types of support

If you would like support for an event/hui, conference, workshop, field day or volunteer event please complete the online Community Event Assistance form.  

Type of assistance 

You can use the form to request financial support or non-financial support such as technical advice/services, use of resources or equipment.  

We may be able to help you with:  

• project planning 
• technical advice 
• staff assistance with project activities 
• equipment, transport, use of our facilities 
• assistance with the promotion of your project/event.  

The way we can provide support varies from project to project so we don’t have a standard application process. 

If your project or event doesn’t meet the criteria for funding from the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund or Community Event Assistance, there are some other options.

We may still be able to provide support for projects that make a contribution to one of our work programmes, such as:

• Accelerating regeneration of the natural environment
• Community engagement and action, building capacity
• Restoration and rejuvenation of mahinga kai sites
• Protecting habitats of endangered or threatened species
• Protecting priority biodiversity sites
• Riparian planting and improved water quality
• Strengthening our relationship with Ngāi Tahu.

You may also seek funding through the Annual Plan or Long-Term Plan by asking the Council to allocate funding to your project. Any revenue needed would likely be raised through rates in consultation with the public, with the final decision made by the Council.

Contact our Community Partnerships Coordinator to find out more, details below.