Each year, the Trust allocates around 30% of the net surplus for distributions to owners.  These distributions may be to individuals (e.g. Education and Health Grants) or groups (e.g. Marae and Community grants).  The distributions are managed via the Omataroa Rangitaiki No 2 Charitable Trust and are currently around $348,000 per year.

Priorities

The Trustees view education as the central priority in terms of allocating distributions.  Whānau, hapū, iwi, and community groups are also priorities as illustrated in the following chart:

This year there will be NO hard copy applications forms available. All application forms will be available online and can also be accessed through a Smartphone.  A link to the grants forms will be posted up once they become available.