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Trust and Fellowship Grants
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
New Zealand Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Norman Kirk Memorial Trust
The Pacific Development and Conservation Trust
The Peace and Disarmament Education Trust (PADET)
Disarmament Education UN Implementation Fund
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Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
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Purpose
Key information
Background to the Trust
Trust guidelines
Eligibility requirements
How to apply
Further information
Contact details
PurposeThe aim of Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust is to strengthen the unique identity of Chinese New Zealanders and their communities in New Zealand in recognition of poll tax payers.
The Trust is intended as a gesture of goodwill to poll-tax payers, their descendants and future generations, in recognition of the hardship caused by the poll tax and other discriminatory legislation. The Trust also seeks to create understanding in the wider Chinese community and New Zealand society as a whole.
Key informationThe Trust holds two funding rounds each year.
Key dates for funding rounds
 | First funding round | Second funding round |
| Applications open | 19 June | 1 December |
| Closing date | 30 September | 31 March |
| Trust meeting date | Early November | Early May |
| Grant applicants notified | Mid December | Early June |
Background to the TrustDuring the 2002 Chinese New Year, the New Zealand Government formally apologised to the poll tax payers and their descendants for the actions of previous Governments in imposing a poll tax on Chinese persons entering New Zealand and in enacting other discriminatory statutes.
As part of this apology, Government supported the establishment of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust and, in 2005, paid $5 million to the Trust as a gesture of reconciliation in support of the formal apology.
The Trust is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Trust guidelinesObjectives of the Trust
- To promote the preservation of Chinese New Zealand history, and awareness of the contributions of early Chinese settlers.
- To provide tangible support for Chinese New Zealand history, language and culture, particularly that of the early settler Chinese community.
- Within the context of the objectives above, the activities the Trust must promote (but are not limited to):
- learning and use of the Cantonese language
- awareness and understanding of the history of Chinese in New Zealand
- the recording and preserving of Chinese New Zealand history
- greater public understanding of ethnic diversity with particular emphasis on the contributions of Chinese New Zealanders
- Chinese arts and culture (including Chinese New Zealand creative and cultural expression).
Eligibility requirementsThe criteria for eligibility of applicants and projects include the following:
- Applicants are not required to be Chinese or descendants of early settlers, however, proposals for funding must support the objectives of the Trust and have support from the Chinese poll tax descendant community.
- The Trust will consider its own priorities, and fit with the objectives of the Trust, in deciding which applicants receive funding. This means that, in general:
- applications from, and benefiting, individuals will only be funded with the endorsement of a reputable group
- applications for servicing debt, travel, or loans, have no guarantee of funding
- events, activities or projects have no guarantee of ongoing funding
- a branch may apply independently of its national body.
The Trust will not fund
- applications that are of a political nature or party-specific.
Eligibility for consideration
All proposals seeking funding must have:
- goals and deliverables that are clearly linked to the objectives of the Trust
- endorsement from a reputable organisation
- evidence that proposals (and applicant organisations) are not for profit
- referees who can attest to community benefits
- fully declared any other previous funding provided for this project.
Events
The Trust may, from time to time, support events that have clear links to the objectives of the Trust. Applicants seeking funding for an event will, in addition to meeting all other criteria set out above, have to demonstrate:
- evidence that the event has obtained necessary Resource consents (if required)
- evidence that the event complies with all relevant legislation and statutory obligations (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Fire Regulations, Council Bylaws etc).
Sponsorship
The Trust may also sponsor activities or events from time to time. Applications for sponsorship of activities or events will need to meet the same requirements as any other application to the Trust, as set out in the relevant sections above.
How to applyDownload and print out the application form below:
Once the form is downloaded to your computer, fill this form in electronically and save the edited version to your PC. Then print it out and sign. Return the form and all required information to the address below by mail. The instructions on how to fill in your responses on the .doc template are:
- To move from one field to the next use your Tab key, then type in your response
- For the tick boxes where you are required to select a Yes or No answer, Tab through to the box you wish to Tick and click with your mouse
- To move back to a field type Shift + Tab.
All applications should be sent to:
Postal Address:
Trust Advisor
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Crown Funding and Trusts Team
Local Government and Community Branch
The Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 805
WELLINGTON 6140
Courier address:
Trust Advisor
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Crown Funding and Trusts Team
Local Government and Community Branch
The Department of Internal Affairs
46 Waring Taylor Street
WELLINGTON 6011
Please note: Applications must be lodged at the Trust’s office, or postmarked, by the closing dates set out by the Trust. Late applications will not be accepted.
Further informationThe Trust's Annual Report is available for download here (.pdf) 95.6k*
*These documents are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download a free version from the Adobe website.
Trust Membership
The Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust has seven Trustees, all of whom are descended from original poll tax payers. Current members of the Trust are:
Dr James Ng (Chair)
Ron Hoy Fong
Maureen Leong
Kai Luey
Debbie Sew Hoy
George Sue
Tony Thackery
David Wong Hop
Further background on the poll tax (including a searchable database of existing poll tax records) can be viewed on the Office of Ethnic Affairs website.
Contact detailsTrust Advisor
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Crown Funding & Trusts Team
Local Government and Community Branch
The Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 805
WELLINGTON 6140
Physical address:
The Department of Internal Affairs
46 Waring Taylor Street
WELLINGTON 6011
Phone: 0800 824 824 (between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday)
Email: trusts@dia.govt.nz
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