Correction

In the September Rural Bulletin there is an item about Enterprising Communities on Page 2. In that article, Enterprising Communities is noted as a Department of Labour initiative. However, Enterprising Communities is actually a Ministry of Social Development (MSD) service provided through Work and Income and led by labour Market Managers who report to Work and Income Regional Commissioners. Please see link below.
www.workandincome.govt.nz

SMF Applications Open

Applications are now invited from local government, iwi, industry and community groups for the 2006/07 round of the Ministry for the Environment’s Sustainable Management Fund (SMF). The SMF provides financial support to projects which produce long-term environmental benefits. To be eligible for funding, projects must demonstrate practical action in one of the following five areas:

  • freshwater management initiatives;
  • “Adopt-A” schemes (e.g., adopt a stream);
  • urban sustainability;
  • waste minimisation and resource recovery; and
  • practical action to address climate change.

In addition projects must demonstrate that they will strengthen partnerships between different groups including the community, industry, iwi and/or local government. Projects should also involve support from stakeholders.

To find out more about the five topic areas and how to apply for funding, visit the SWMF website at www.smf.govt.nz. For assistance contact: The Sustainable Management Fund, PO Box 10 362 Wellington, tel (04) 439 7400, fax (04) 439 7700, email: smf@mfe.govt.nz.

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Contact for Enquiries

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Pastoral House
25 The Terrace
PO Box 2526, Wellington

Tel: 0800 00 83 33
Fax: +64 4 894 0720
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