Notice to Intention to Hold a Postal Ballot
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (“TRONT”).
Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5.00pm Tuesday, 3 June 2025 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with TRONT. Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by TRONT are correct.
Online & Paper Voting
Eligible members can vote by paper or electronic ballot. All current members aged 18 and over are encouraged to ensure their details are updated with TRONT by the deadline.
Online Voting
If we have your email address, your ballot will be sent electronically.
Paper Voting
If we do not have an email address for you, a paper ballot will be mailed to your physical address.
Requesting a Paper Ballot
If you prefer to receive a paper ballot instead of an electronic ballot, you must notify TRONT by the deadline.
Appointment Committee Nominations
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee and you can contact Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Office Telephone: 03 328 9415, or email: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written forms and requirements are to be received by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke office before 5.00pm Tuesday, 3 June 2025, to: Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, 18A Rāpaki Drive, Rāpaki or PO Box 107, Lyttelton 8841 or by email on rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz