Funding and awards

At different times of the year, we offer awards and funding to individuals and organisations across a variety of areas. Find out what funding is available to you and information about the awards we sponsor and support.

We recognise commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable land management.
Funding support to help people enhance and protect our natural environment.
Funds to support Māori entities with their own environmental monitoring, and environmental management planning.
Supporting students to undertake study, research or training that relates to council’s environmental and regulatory functions.
We’re proud supporters of four life-saving organisations in the northern region.
Funding for the development of new sporting facilities.
We provide funding for schools to kick-start environmental projects.