UPDATE - 2 May 2024

The Tapuika Iwi Authority & Tapuika Oranga Ake wish to announce that there were single nominations for the following hapū:

·         Ngāti Kurī – Pia Callaghan

·         Ngāti Moko – Hori Ahomiro

·         Ngāti Tūheke – Jo’el Komene

As there are single nominations for each of these hapū positions, those who have been nominated shall be deemed to have been duly elected for a term of 3 years starting 1 July 24 ending on 30 June 2027.

Two nominations were received for the 1 available hapū seat for Ngāti Marukukere which means an election needs to be held.  The candidates are:

Vance Skudder

Terewai Kingi

A formal election notice will follow.  As per the changes made to our deed in 2023 voting will be via online ballot or post / ballot box for those who don’t have an email address.  Only adult registered members of Ngāti Marukukere Hapū will be eligible to vote.  A General meeting will be held on election day (8 June) with a ballot box available.  The venue for the General Meeting TBC

TPK are providing returning officer / Independent election scrutineer services.