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The Wi Pere Trust distributes a range of benefits to their
beneficiaries as follows:
Distributions
A distribution of $30.00 per beneficial interest (share) is
paid each year as follows:
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$12 in December
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$10 in February
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$ 8 in June
Age Grants
An Age Grant of $200 is paid to all beneficiaries' 60 years
of age and over. Applications should be made to the Secretary by
31 December each year.
Education Grants
Education grants are as follows:
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Day students $100
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Boarders $200
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University and Tertiary Part time $175
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University and Tertiary Full time $350
Applications should be made to the Secretary
by 20 March each year.
Education Scholarship
The purpose of the Education Scholarships is to assist Wi
Pere whanau to attend a tertiary institution to gain
qualifications relevant to the Trust.
There are two new scholarships available each year for full time
study, the scholarships are open to any member of the whanau who
meet the criteria and are worth $3,500 per year.
Applications should be made to the Secretary by 31 December each
year.
Tangi Grants
Tangi Grants of $400 are available for beneficiaries or their
spouse and $200 for their children.
Applications should be made to the Secretary.
Rongopai Marae
Rongopai Marae of Waituhi is nationally renown and was
established by Wi Pere's son Moanaroa for the Maori warrior Te
Kooti. The marae land now resides in the name of the Wi Pere
Whanau. Periodic grants are made by the Trust for insurance and
maintenance.
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