Patuharakeke Trust Board
- Jul 22
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Trustee Elections 2026: Nominations now open, close 5:00pm, Friday 31st July 2026

Kia ora e te whānau,
Nominations are now open for Trustees of the Patuharakeke Trust Board (Commercial Trust) ahead of the Annual General Meeting to be held:
Saturday 5th September 2026 Start: 10:00am Venue: Takahiwai Marae
We invite registered adult members of Patuharakeke to consider standing as a Trustee, or to nominate someone who carries the skills, integrity, and commitment to serve our hapū. Note there are four Trustee vacancies.
Eligibility
To stand as a Trustee, nominees must:
· Be a Registered Adult Member of Patuharakeke
· Be 18 years or older
· Not be an employee of the Trust or any Trust entity
· Not be an employee, trustee, or director of another iwi PSGE within Te Taitokerau
· If standing as a Resident Trustee, be domiciled in Te Taitokerau
· Further information can be found here: PTB - Trustee Candidate Information Pack.docx
How to Nominate
· Complete the Nomination Form, click on this link PTB - Trustee Nomination form.docx
· Ensure it is completed and signed by two registered adult nominators. If wanting to register: www.patuharakeke.maori.nz
· Include an optional Candidate Profile Statement (up to 250 words)
· Attach a brief curriculum vitae containing details of experience relevant to the role of Trustee
· Submit by 5:00pm, Friday 31st July 2026 to Email: admin@patuharakeke.maori.nz Subject: Trustee Nomination
Late or incomplete nominations cannot be accepted.
Let’s ensure strong, capable governance for the future of our hapū.
Ngā mihi
Shilane, on behalf of Patuharakeke Trust

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