2012 Programme Information

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When does the funding round close?

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The funding round closes at 5:00pm on 31st August 2012.

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Will you accept late applications?

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No. The database will automatically close at 5.00pm on Friday 31st August 2012 and applications that have not been submitted will be ineligible for assessment.

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When will we be notified of the decision?

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All applicants will be notified of the decision by 9th November 2012.

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If I miss the closing dates can I apply at any other time in the year?

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No. Mā te Reo is an annual funding round. If you miss these dates the next opportunity to apply will be in 2013.

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How many applications can I submit?

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This is up to you, however separate applications are required for each language category you apply to. 

Those categories are:

1. Language Planning;

2. Language Resources;

3. Events/Promotions;

4. Wānanga Reo; and

5. Kura Reo ā-Iwi.

For a full explanation about each category go to http://www.ma-tereo.co.nz/funding-catagories/index.htm

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How do I make an application?

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You can submit your application two ways by:

• An online application; and

• A hard copy application.
  

Submitting online applications

Step one - Register your contact details
If you are new to Mā te Reo you must register your contact details before completing an online application.  To do this go to:

The Mā te Reo website, www.ma-tereo.co.nz;

1. Click the ‘login’ icon;

2. Click on the ‘create new user’ icon; and

3. Click on the ‘create new user’ icon; and

4. Follow the instructions.

Step two – Submitting your online application
Once registered go to:

1. The Mā te Reo website, www.ma-tereo.co.nz;

2. Click the ‘login’ icon;

3. Click on the ‘create new application’; and

4. Follow the instructions.

If you have forgotten your username or password contact us first before creating a duplicate profile.

Submitting hard copy applications
Either download the application from the website, or contact us to request an application pack. As soon as you receive the application form you can begin developing your application. 

Q

My current project has overdue report/s, how will this affect my 2012 application?

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This will depend on whether you are consistently late, or whether this is a one off situation. ‘Applicant Experience’ is one of five criteria applications are assessed against and we will comment on whether a provider has completed their project on time, or not. Avoid reasons to decline your application by completing any overdue report.

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If I apply online can I complete my application over a period of time?

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Yes. The database saves your information as you go. Also you can answer any question at any time. This is helpful if the response to one question sparks the answer to another.

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Can I discuss my project with you?

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Absolutely. We look forward to discussing your project and clarifying how it aligns to the language categories and the funding criteria. However, we suggest you contact us early. We expect to receive many telephone calls while the round is open.

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How are the decisions made?

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1. All applications are checked for eligibility.

2. Applications are assessed against the five criteria and a recommendation to approve or decline is prepared.

3. All applications are moderated to ensure that the Assessors have applied the criteria consistently across applications.

4. Recommendations are tabled to Te Rōpū Tautoko (the Fund Management Committee) for their consideration.

5. Te Rōpu Tautoko recommendations are then sent to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori for approval.

6. Applicants are advised.

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Can I appeal the decision?

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Yes. All government decisions can be appealed and Mā te Reo is no different. You will need to address your written appeal to the CE within four weeks of receiving our decision.