Waipapa Marae Elections for two Te Whakakitenga Members 2023

by Waipapa Marae Trust

Waipapa Marae will conduct elections for two eligible members to represent our marae within Te Whakakitenga o Waikato for the next 3 years.  This election will include one alternate to be conducted at 10 am on Saturday 26 August 2023 at:

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17 Brent Greig Lane

Burbush

HAMILTON

Registration (to vote):      8 am – 9:30 am

Election:                               10 am - 1pm

To be eligible to vote or stand for this election you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a Waipapa Marae beneficiary aged 18 years or older 
    
2. Be registered on the Waikato-Tainui beneficiary roll with Waipapa Marae recorded as your principal marae
    
3. You must have no dishonesty convictions (including fraud) pursuant to Section 2 of the Crimes Act 1961 within the seven-year period from August 2016 to August 2023.

Anyone who meets the above criteria can stand for election.   

You must attend the above hui in person and be prepared to speak to your candidacy.  After all candidates have spoken, the iwi will cast their votes and the successful candidates will be announced.  Unlike the Waipapa Marae Trust election, no proxy voting is permitted under the rules of Te Whakakitenga.

The eligibility rules set by Te Whakakitenga are such that if you do not meet their criteria you will be unable to vote or participate in this election.  If you wish to stand for election, please carefully read and sign the attached nomination form and return by email to:

treasurer@waipapamarae.nz

Any questions - ring 027 494 4468

Trust Chair - Cath Holland

Nominations opened Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Nominations close Tuesday 22 August 2023 at 11.59 pm

Niketi Toataua and Brendan Green are our current Waipapa elected representatives.

Nomination Form

Please download the nomination form here

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference for Marae Representatives elected toTe Whakakitenga o Waikato