2025 Trustee Elections
Posted on 08 August 2025
- Admin
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Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō 2025 Trustee Elections
Voting is now open and closes 12pm noon on 12 September 2025.
Our 2025 Trustee Elections are being run by Electionz.com, an independent provider that supports iwi and community voting processes across Aotearoa.
All eligible members of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō will receive an email (or letter, if no email is on file) with a unique PIN and password to cast your vote securely online.
What Are We Voting For?
Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Trust Board consists of six trustees:
- 3 x Puaha Te Rangi representatives
- 3 x Tarakaipa representatives
Each trustee serves a term of three years.
In this 2025 election, three positions are open for voting due to a scheduled rotation and one early resignation:
- 1 x Puaha Te Rangi Trustee position
- 2 x Tarakaipa Trustee positions
That means each eligible member can cast three votes:
- One vote for a Puaha Te Rangi candidate
- Two votes for Tarakaipa candidates
The successful candidates will be those who receive the most votes within each hapū grouping.
How to Vote
There are two ways to vote:
Option 1: Vote Online
- Go to https://ivote.electionz.com/e/NAktRTT2025 or scan the QR code on your voting email or letter.
- Enter your PIN and password to access your secure ballot.
- Vote for 1 Puaha Te Rangi candidate and up to 2 Tarakaipa candidates.
- Submit your vote before 12pm noon, Friday 12 September 2025.
Option 2: Vote by Post
- Mark your votes on the voting paper enclosed with your letter.
- Detach the completed voting portion.
- Place it in the freepost return envelope.
- Post it back in time to arrive by 12 noon, Friday 12 September 2025.
Postal votes must be postmarked by 12 September 2025 to be valid, even if received slightly after the close of voting.
Need help? Call the Election Helpline on 0800 666 046
Meet the Candidates
Candidate profiles are available online and were sent with your voting pack. Learn about each person standing for election and what they bring to the future of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō.
Click here to view candidate profiles (PDF)
Why Your Vote Matters
Our iwi’s strength is built on whanaungatanga and collective voice. Trustee elections are your opportunity to help guide the direction of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō and ensure strong, accountable leadership for our whānau today and for future generations.