The money raised each year from the game bird habitat stamps programme is transferred from Fish and Game Councils and NZ Post to the Game Bird Habitat Trust.
The Trust Board uses this money to help create and enhance habitat for the benefit of game birds and other wildlife.
Applications for grants close on June 30 each year and are open to anyone with support from the landowner and a recognised habitat referee.
For more information about the Trust or how to apply for a grant, please refer to the forms below or contact your local Fish & Game office.
The form can be downloaded as an interactive PDF that can be progressively filled in and saved offline. Once completed, the Board advises the application should be submitted to it as a digital file emailed to [email protected]. If this is not possible the form can be printed off, filled in manually and submitted by posting it to the NZ Game Bird Habitat Trust c/o NZ Fish and Game Council, PO Box 25055, WELLINGTON 6146.
The application should be prepared with input and assistance from the project referee. Supporting information such as maps, photos and diagrams should be clearly labelled and either attached to the email submitting the application or accompanying it if its being delivered by post.
Please ensure applications are received by either the Game Bird Habitat Trust or the NZ Fish and Game Council no later than 30 June.
Please select here to open the Habitat Grant Application Form.