- More than one approved application within a 12 month period
- Projects/activities outside our area unless there is a clear benefit to our community
- Repeat requests for the same project such as increases in project costs or funding shortfalls
- Projects that have already commenced or have been completed
- Events or activities that are primarily being held to fundraise
- Projects that are primarily for private/personal financial benefit
- Religious or faith-based instruction, lobbying or education
- Uniforms (other than Kapa Haka and other cultural uniforms), travel and accommodation
- Mowers and other items of capital maintenance equipment for golf and bowling clubs
- Curriculum activities in schools
- Boarding school hostels
- School capital projects and maintenance items
- Judicial, political and lobbying activities
- Legal related activities
- Centenaries, jubilees and reunions
- Commercial (for profit) organisations
- Earthquake strengthening
- Debt repayments
- Sponsorships
- Endowments
- Public playgrounds
- General repairs and maintenance
Some funds have their own specific criteria such as scholarships, this information can be found on the funds page under What We Fund.