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NOTICE OF ELECTIONS 2026 – CALLING FOR TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS

Nominations are hereby invited for the 23 Trustee positions with Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Trust (TPW) for the following marae.

  • Houngarea Marae

  • Kairākau Marae

  • Kahurānaki Marae

  • Kohupātiki Marae

  • Korongatā Marae

  • Mangaroa Marae

  • Matahiwi Marae

  • Mataweka Marae

  • Mihiroa Marae

  • Omahu Marae

  • Pourērere Marae

  • Pukehou Marae

  • Rākautātahi Marae

  • Rongomaraeroa Marae

  • Ruahāpia Marae

  • Rūnanga Marae

  • Taraia Marae

  • Te Awhina Marae

  • Te Rongo a Tahu Marae

  • Tapairu Marae

  • Te Whatuiāpiti Marae

  • Waimārama Marae

  • Waipatu Marae

Nominations Open: Tuesday, 10th March 2026

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Nominations Close: Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Further details along with relevant documentation can be found below.

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ELECTIONS

  1. Marae who receive a single candidate nomination will not require an election, therefore the candidate will be duly elected.

  2. Marae with more than one nominated candidate will participate in an election.

  3. Voting packs will be distributed, and voting opens, on 24 April 2026 by Election Services.

  4. Voting closes at 5pm on 26 May 2026.

  5. Formal notification of all results will be released as close as possible to 2 June 2026.
    Eligibility criteria and nomination forms are available via: 
    - Our Website: www.tpw.iwi.nz
    - Our Office: L1/117 Heretaunga St West, Hastings 4122
    - Our Phone: 0800 825 484

ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE

Individuals must be Adult Registered Members of the Heretaunga Tamatea Register by the closing date for nominations. 

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Please note that if a registration application is submitted close to the nominations closing date, there may be insufficient time for the application to be processed and validated before voting eligibility is determined. 

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Current members should also ensure their registration details are up to date before such time.

Documents

Deed of Trust

If you require more information regarding our Trusts process.

Notice of
Marae Elections

Our notice calling for Nominations.

Election Documentation

Contains: Nomination Form, Candidate Profile, Election Guidelines and Criminal Record Check

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