Trustee election
Following an earlier call for nominations, commencing on Friday, August 16, 2019, iwi members will have the opportunity to vote for two (2) Tarakaipa Hapū Trustee positions on the Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Trusts.
Voting papers and information on candidates will be sent to your registered address by Electionz in the coming days. If you do not receive your voting pack by August 23, please call Electionz on 0800 666 031.
You can also access the Electionz website to vote here.
Please note:
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Eligible iwi members may vote for up to a maximum of two (2) candidates for Tarakaipa hapū;
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All registered iwi members aged 18 and over are eligible to vote;
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For whānau who are not registered members, registration forms may be downloaded from the iwi website or collected from the office in Blenheim.
Voting closes at 5pm on Monday, September 16, 2019. To cast your vote, please use the post-paid reply envelope or vote online via the Electionz website. For further information, please call Electionz on 0800 666 031.
The successful candidates will be confirmed at the Annual General Meeting to be held at Omaka Marae in Blenheim on Sunday, September 22.
August Pānui last updated - 9 Aug, 2019
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