Whanau can now apply for transport assistance directly through Te Pā o Rākaihautū.

What does this mean for our Whanau?

Te Pā o Rākaihautu is registered to receive the Maori Medium Transport Funding.  The purpose of this funding is to provide transport assistance to all eligible pononga.  Te Tautarinui is working towards a plan to provide our own bus or vans for multi-site delivery.  Each year there will be set rates paid directly to eligible pononga/whanau.

Pononga Eligibility

Eligible pononga must live at least 3.2km (Tau 1-8) or 4.8km (Tau 9 - 13) from Te Pā o Rākaihautū and will receive a payment at the end of term/year into their account to support the transport of their pononga to Te Pā.

Funding Rates

• Whanau of 1 $5 per timetabled day

• Whanau of 2 $7 per timetabled day

• Whanau of 3 or more $9 per timetabled day

Attendance rates apply and will affect total paid end of term.

How do I apply

Please complete the form in this link for each eligible pononga.  Link

Dates

Please complete form and provide relevant supporting documentation ASAP to te tari to ensure payment can be processed. 

If you change address you need to let te tari know.

You only need to apply once per pononga.