grants and distributions

Opawa Rangitoto 2C Incorporation develops and manages the financial investment strategy on behalf of the owners. The majority of the funds are accumulated from the lease agreements and this putea is largely allocated to the following areas: distributions (to owners); investment (asset growth); management (of whenua, and administration); and grants (to owners and beneficiaries).

Distributions are provided annually to owners. The grants below are available to all registered owners and beneficiaries of Opawa Rangitoto 2C. Full terms and conditions are on the application forms and all questions can be directed to Strettons (secretary).

Opawa has a formal relationship with the Maori Education Trust (MET). MET offer a significant range of scholarships. You can apply for any of MET’s scholarships if you meet their criteria through www.maorieducation.org.nz.

education grant

Education Grants are available to owners and descendants of owners studying in years 9 - 13.

Applications for 2026 have closed, and will re-open 1st January 2027.

tertiary study grant

Tertiary Grants are available to Opawa Rangitoto 2C shareholders and descendants of a shareholder studying at tertiary level.

Applications for 2026 have closed, and will re-open 1st February 2027.

SPECIAL PURPOSES GRANT

Special Purposes Grant is available to shareholders and beneficiaries of Opawa Rangitoto 2C to support a range of kaupapa not under the criteria of other grants.

Application forms are available to download below. Applications close the 20th April, 2026 (at which time all applications will be considered).

Iapeta Robert Morehu Scholarship

The Iapeta Robert Morehu Scholarship is available to students who show outstanding achievement in their pursuit of excellence.

Applications have closed for 2026, and 2027 applications will open from the 1st of February 2027.

SPECIAL PURPOSES - SMALL BUSINESS START-UP grant

Special Purposes - Small Business Start-Up Grant is available to shareholders and beneficiaries of Opawa Rangitoto 2C seeking to enter into a small business venture and needing some help.

Application forms are available to download below. Applications close the 20th April, 2026 (at which time all applications will be considered).

MANAWA ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP

The Manawa Energy Scholarship is available to students studying in the area of Environmental Planning, Management or Ecology.

Applications have closed for 2026, and 2027 applications will open from the 1st of February 2027.