An election for seven (7) Trustees of Te Ahiwaru Trust will be held on
Sunday 28 June 2026

Voting will take place by online and postal voting.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our Trust.

To take part in the election, there are four simple steps:

1. Update your details
Make sure your contact details are correct so you receive your voting pack.
Email: register@teahiwaru.co.nz

2. Register as a beneficiary
Adult registration form click here

3. Nominate or be nominated
Request nomination forms:
Email: info@electionservices.co.nz
Phone: (09) 973 5212 or 0800 922 822

4. Vote
Once registered and your details are up to date, you’ll receive your voting pack.
Vote online or by post on 28 June 2026

More details below.

TE AHIWARU TRUST
ELECTIONS 2026
Your Voice. Your Whaanau. Your Future.

Update your details

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Register as a beneficiary

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Nominate or be nominated

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Vote online or by post on 28 June 2026

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Update your details ✳︎ Register as a beneficiary ✳︎ Nominate or be nominated ✳︎ Vote online or by post on 28 June 2026 ✳︎

Trustee Nominations
What you need to know:

Step forward or support someone you believe in.

🗓 Nominations Open: 27 March 2026
⏳ Nominations Close: 21 April 2026 (12 noon)

👉 Request nomination forms:

  • Email: info@electionservices.co.nz

  • Phone: (09) 973 5212 or 0800 922 822

We are electing 7 Trustees to represent our people.

To stand as a nominee, you must:

  • Be an Adult Registered Member

  • Complete an official nomination form

  • Provide:

    • A short profile (max 300 words)

    • A declaration of eligibility

    • Disclosure of any conflicts of interest


You may not be eligible if you:

  • Have certain criminal convictions

  • Are currently bankrupt

  • Are legally restricted from governance roles

  • Are disqualified under relevant legislation

(Full eligibility criteria are available in the official nomination form.)

This is about our future.

✔ Register ✔ Update your details
✔ Nominate ✔ Vote

We’ll continue to share updates via SMS, email and our Facebook channels.
Make sure your details are up to date so you don’t miss anything.

  • Voting packs will be sent by:

    • 📧 Email

    • 📮 Post

    To make sure you receive yours:
    👉 Update your details by contacting our hapuu registry team

    Email: register@teahiwaru.co.nz
    Office: (09) 242-2068 ext: 2

  • If you are 18 years or older and whakapapa to Te Ahiwaru, you can register and vote.

    👉 Register online: www.teahiwaru.co.nz

    Registration ensures you can:

    • Vote in elections

    • Stay informed

    • Be part of important decisions

  • For nominations and election enquiries:

    📧 info@electionservices.co.nz
    📞 (09) 973 5212 or 0800 922 822