Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

 APPRENTICESHIPS
FORESTRY, TRADES, FARMING, and SERVICE INDUSTRIES

2024 Applications are now CLOSED

Application can only be made using the online form

Haane Te Rauawa Manahi – 28.9.1913 to 29.3.1986

Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi was a member of the 28th Maori Battalion, part of the second New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War II. He distinguished himself during the last months of the North African campaign in the bloody battle for Takrouna, a fortified citadel in Tunisia. He led his platoon of men up the 300-metre limestone outcrop through heavy machine gun and mortar fire, making the journey twice more over three days of fighting. The battle for Takrouna was won by the 23rd of April 1943 leaving one more task for Manahi: the retrieval of the bodies of his fallen comrades, friends and whanau. (extract from Rotorua Museum).

For further information on Haane Manahi please click here:   download in PDF format

Applications are invited from:
-  Ngati Whakaue descendants of an Original Owner in the Pukeroa Oruawhata Block or,
-  Descendants of one or more of the 6 Koromatua of Ngati Whakaue 

Applications are invited from Ngati Whakaue affiliates who are undertaking an approved programme of study and/or apprenticeship preferably in the Rotorua district with an accredited Industry Training Organisation (ITO) or an accredited Education Provider where training and assessment is provided for a National (or local) Certificate/Diploma/Degree in the chosen vocation. 

Applications will be considered based on:

  General Information, Terms and Requirements on Scholarship allocations:

• The Board may award up to four annual scholarships not exceeding $20,000 in total, to cover unfunded course fees, required tools of trade for training purposes or other expenses at the discretion of the Board.
• Applicants will be required to provide quotes for tools and confirmation for their employer that such tools are appropriate for their apprenticeship. Payments for tools will be made direct to the supplier.
• Written reports are required on the scholarship awardee’s progress before any consideration will be given for further scholarship instalments.
• The Board may award scholarships for up to three consecutive years for any individual awardee.

The Board may impose any terms or conditions or requirements for any scholarship at its discretion.

>> View Policy

Past Recipient - Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

Tyler Mio
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - General Engineering

Support by way of course fees and purchase of tools was provided by NWEETB over Tyler's training years.   He is now operating his own business at https://www.coastbound.co.nz 

Please view Tyler's video of acknowledgment.

Application can ONLY be made by completing the ONLINE form.
You only need to register once, to allow you future access to this and other NWEE online applications when available.   You will also be able to login at any time to update your personal details. 

• RETURNING APPLICANTS:
  If you have previously used our portal to register your details, click the ‘Returning/Registered Applicants’ link below to login to your existing profile.
  You must re-use your existing login email address as your Username.  

• NEW APPLICANTS:
  If you have NOT registered via our online portal previously, click on the ‘New Applicants’ link below to register and create your portal login to access your online form.
  You will then receive an email with a login confirmation link, to set your password.
  Where possible, try to avoid using your work or tertiary provider email address.
  Ensure you have had your whakapapa sheet including Marae validation, completed and verified before you begin.

Ensure you have had your whakapapa sheet, completed and verified before you begin (click here to print blank sheet).

4.  Upload documents: Once you have entered all information into your online form, you will be prompted to upload the following supporting documents.  

• Verified Whakapapa Sheet (new applicants)
• A copy of your School records
• A letter of support/reference from your employer (if applicable)
• Reference from relevant ITO or Education provider
• Fees Information - either details and confirmation of Government funding OR evidence of payment of fees OR your invoice for fees due
• Enrolment confirmation - which clearly outlines the course you are enrolled in
• Tools: Quotes for tools relevant to your apprenticeship (combined into one pdf) (if applicable)
• Other expenses/course related costs (combined into one pdf) (if applicable)
• pre-printed or bank verified deposit slip confirming your account details.

   5.  Submit your online form: You MUST continue to the end of the form and select the SUBMIT button to complete your online form.  You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted.

For a reference guide to the questions in this application form click HERE. Note, this is NOT your application form, you MUST complete the online form.     

For more detailed information refer to our 'application how-to' guide available in your online portal.  

2024 online application form is now CLOSED

Opening date: Friday 20th September 2024

Closing date: 4.30pm Friday 25th October 2024

For TECHNICAL SUPPORT relating to the online form, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For enquiries on policy matters, eligibility or supporting documents, please email the Secretary’s office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2025 Tertiary Grants

The online application form will open by 1 February, to close 30 April 2025.

Returning students (who have received an NWEETB tertiary grant since 2012):
To avoid being asked to provide your verified Whakapapa in the new system, please follow the instructions to access your existing login/registration.  Please email SUPPORT if you require assistance.  

NOTE: We've been advised some applicants are having trouble uploading and submitting their application using the Safari web browser. To avoid issues with your submission and upload of documents, we recommend you use Google Chrome to complete your application.

Click here for a PDF copy of the 2024 Tertiary Grant application questions NOTE: this is a guide only, an online application form must be submitted.

2.  Whakapapa:
The Board will recognise only those applicants (including legally adopted children) who are Ngati Whakaue descendant of one of the original owners in Pukeroa Oruawhata Block (»view list of owners) OR descendant of one or more of the 6 koromatua o Ngati Whakaue (»view list of koromatua).  Whangai will be considered in terms of the Board's Whakapapa Policy (2015) No. 0611.
Whakapapa Sheet must be verified (signed) as per instructions on sheet, and must clearly show connection to person for whom grant is being applied.

3.  Marae Validation:
Students are to state their connection to one of Ngati Whakaue Marae as listed (click here to view) and to obtain the signature of one of the Marae trustees. If you are unable to validate your connection to one of the Marae you may not be eligible to receive a grant.

Whakapapa Sheet & Marae validation:
 »Click here to download and print a blank sheet, for completion and verification, including Marae validation.   
Provided you use your existing login, students who have received a grant since 2012 will not be asked to provide their completed Whakapapa/Marae verification sheet.

4.  Grants are NOT available for FREE courses (i.e. programmes incurring no course fee).

5.  Postgraduate students:  If you are considering applying for the PostGraduate Scholarship you should still apply for a Tertiary grant.
     Note:  Current recipients of a Postgraduate Scholarship are not eligible for a tertiary grant (while in receipt of the scholarship).

   

» click here to view NWEETB Tertiary Policy

NWEETB has entered into combined funding arrangements with Maori Education Trust (MET). Students eligible for NWEETB grants may benefit from additional support by way of the JV with MET, along with tripartite arrangements with Victoria University (see below), and also with Massey University.  These additional allocations will vary from year to year and will be dependent on budget and number of applications.

Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board are proud Taihonoa Partners of  Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University, and Maori Education Trust, resulting in tertiary grants awarded by NWEETB being matched by THW and MET through the Taihonoa partnership programme.   
To be eligible, you must be enrolled at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and must submit your scholarship application prior to the closing date of this grant.

• Whakapapa Sheet Verified, including Marae validation (new applicants must supply)
• Enrolment Confirmation (clearly showing current year’s course, study status, number of papers etc)
• Fees Receipt (showing your fees have been PAID; study link entitlement advice is acceptable)
• Academic Record (clearly showing your progress-past year/s results in continued programme).  PhD students in Year 2 or higher of their PhD programme to also provide supervisor's brief report on progress.
• Student ID (your current Student ID card)
• Bank Account Verification (verifying your account number entered online)
  

• RETURNING STUDENTS:
  If you have had a grant approved in the past (since 2012) your details will be loaded into our new online portal.
  
  Click the ‘Returning Student’ link below to login to your existing profile.
  You must re-use your existing login email address as your Username.
  
  
• NEW STUDENTS:
  
  Click on the ‘New Student’ link below to register and register and create your portal login to access your online form.
  
  You will then receive an email with a login confirmation link, to set your password.
  Where possible, use personal email and try to avoid using your work or tertiary provider email address.
  Ensure you have had your whakapapa sheet including Marae validation, completed and verified before you begin (click here to print blank sheet).
  Whakapapa Sheet must be verified (signed) as per instructions on sheet, and must clearly show connection to person for whom grant is being applied.
  

2025 online application form will open by 1 February, to close 30 April 2025.

There is no exception to the closing date, requests for late applications will not be considered

• Students who have received a grant since 2012:    Use the 'Returning/Registered Students' button below, and use your existing details to login
  
• Students who have not received a grant previously:   Use the New Students button below, and create a new registration
• Please check your SPAM/JUNK email folders for any registration or reset password emails before contacting support. Thank you!

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