MUAŪPOKO TRIBAL AUTHORITY INC (MTA)

Notice of Elections 2025

In accordance with Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Inc (MTA) rules, (17.0 & 19.0) the MTA

Board now calls for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies on the Board of Trustees:

In accordance with clause 17.0 of the Constitution for ordinary Board members and 19.0 of Constitution for Alternate Members, the following positions are open to be filled:

Ngāti Hine – Board Member (3 Year term) & Alternate (3 Year term)

Ngāi Te Ao – Board Member (3 Year term) and Alternate (3 Year term)

Ngāti Pariri – Board Member (3 Year Month term) and Alternate (3 Year term)

Ngarue – Board Member (3 Year) & Alternate (3 Year term)

Whanokirangi – Board Member (18 Month term) & Alternate (3 Year term)

Punahau – Board Member (3 Year term) & Alternate (3 Year term)

Tamarangi – Board Member (3 Year & 18-month term) & Alternate (3 Year term)

Retiring Board members may stand for re-election.

Call for Nominations

Nominations will open Friday 11th July, 2025 and close at 5pm Friday 25th July, 2025.

Candidates must be registered with Muaūpoko Tribal Authority in the Hapū they wish to stand for and must complete the official nomination form.

Each nomination must be supported by two adult members of Muaūpoko Tribal Authority registered in the same Hapū electorate for which the candidate is nominated.

Nomination forms and Candidates Handbook can be requested through –

Email: returningofficer@muaupoko.iwi.nz or

Phone: Muaūpoko Tribal Authority to request one be posted out to you on (06) 367 3311

WEB: Can be downloaded (CLICK HERE) from Muaūpoko Tribal Authority website www.muaupoko.iwi.nz

These may also be collected from the registered office of Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, 306 Oxford Street Taitoko (Levin)

Election Details

A list of the confirmed candidates will be posted with the election voting forms.

Call for Registration

The Board of Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Incorporated invites anyone with appropriate tribal and hapū affiliations, who is not already enrolled or any members wishing to update their details, to do so.