What is it?

The fund is allocated $5000 each financial year by Council which is then contestable by applicants.

What projects are supported?

Buildings, items or places listed on the Heritage Items Schedule of the District Plan, Trees listed in the Protected Trees Schedule and archaeological sites and wahi tapu sites as identified by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust are all eligible to apply for funding. Projects eligible for funding may be: preservation/conservation projects, enhancement/management projects or research and education projects. The fund does not apply to projects that will demolish or remove buildings or items, or add or extend buildings or items, nor any work that has been completed prior to the consideration of an application. However, Council does reserve a right to consider these types of projects for funding if appropriate circumstances exist.

How to apply.

At least two quotes must be supplied that provide a breakdown of the costs. The criteria and amount of funding available for different categories of heritage items is provided in the Policy, as well as a full breakdown of the information that needs to be attached with an application.

Closing Date

This fund will open for applications from Monday 20 April 2026, closing Monday 18 May 2026.

The Decision meeting date is to be advised.

Generally, this fund calls for applications in March. The date change has occurred this year due to changes in the administration of the fund.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Further information

For more information please email grants@mackenzie.govt.nz or call us on (03) 685 9010.