TE WHIRIWHIRINGA 2026
Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust | 2026 TRUSTEE Elections
ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?
Kia rite e te iwi! The Election process is about to kick off, so let's make sure that you are ready to vote!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TE WHIRIWHIRINGA | TE KOROWAI O NGĀRUAHINE TRUST | 2026 TRUSTEE ELECTIONS BULLETIN #1
E te iwi, please find below a link to the Trustee Elections Bulletin #1.
This pānui contains very important information regarding the upcoming Trustee Elections.
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TE WHIRIWHIRINGA 2026
Click the button below to watch our Tumu Whakarae give a summary about this years upcmong election.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION HANDBOOK
Click the button below to read our Candidate Information Handbook.
PRE-NOMINATION WĀNANGA
In the lead‑up to this year’s Trustee Elections, we’re offering three Pre‑Nomination Wānanga.
If you’re thinking about putting your name forward, these sessions will be valuable and well worth attending.
Nau mai!
KEY ELECTION DATES
Please see the table of key election dates for the upcoming elections, provided for your information.
Over the next few months, we will continue to share updates and information regarding the 2026 Trustee Elections.
| ACTIVITY | | KEY DATE |
|---|
| Phase 1 - Changing Primary Hapū electorate | |
|---|---|
| Private notice to change Primary Hapū electorate / open | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Changing Primary Hapū electorate close | 5pm, Monday 18 May 2026 |
| Phase 2 - Call for nominations | |
|---|---|
| Public notice calling for nominations | Thursday 21 May 2026 |
| Nominations open | Thursday 21 May 2026 |
| Nominations close | 12noon, Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Public notice confirming candidates seeking election | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Phase 3 – Voting | |
|---|---|
| Voting opens | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| Ballot box available (AGM) | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
| Postal and Online Voting closes | 5pm, Saturday 29 August 2026 |
| Election results published | 4pm, Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Phase 4 – Appointment to the Board | |
|---|---|
| Trustees appointed | Saturday, 5 September 2026 |
| Deadline for election review | Friday, 18 September 2026 |
| Review completed (if requested) | 20 working days from an ERC |
FAQ
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