Kaumaatua Grant

The Kaumaatua Grant is offered to tribal members registered with Waikato-Tainui who are aged 60 and over. It provides relief and support for age-related health costs.

There are a few changes to the grant this year.

Kaumaatua aged 60 – 69 Kaumaatua aged 70+

You can choose to:

  • Opt into Triton, OR
  • Opt into OPSM, OR
  • Receive $500 in cash.

You can choose to:

  • Opt into Triton or OPSM with the remaining amount paid in cash ($500), OR
  • Receive the full $1,000 in cash.

Why the change?
The Kaumaatua Grant is an important investment that Waikato-Tainui makes every year. We have over 19,000 kaumaatua who are eligible for the Grant.

The change in approach ensures our investment is sustainable, and also ensures we provide some support to all kaumaatua aged 60 and over.

Remember if you're 60 or over and registered with us, you're eligible to apply.

We are more than happy to help you with your application, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any support. You can contact us on 0800 824 684 or pop into our office, 2 Bryce Street, Hamilton from the 1st of April. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm.

Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Incorporated (“we” or “us” or “Waikato-Tainui”)

Terms and Conditions

  1. Must be a registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member

  2. Aged 60 years or over

  3. Must reside permanently in Aotearoa

  4. Identification provided on file such as birth certificate, driver’s license or passport

  5. Bank Confirmation (must contain bank logo, account name and number)

  6. Completed application form in full

Only one grant application is available per individual in any financial year period.

Sole discretion to accept, withdraw or defer a grant application that does not meet criteria rests with us. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn after 60 days and a new application form needs to be completed.

Most grant application payments take up to 8 weeks for processing, approval and payment (if approved).
Payment is due on the 21st of each month.

Grant Application

Any questions or problems?

0800 824 684