We are pleased to share that voting for the Appointment Committee elections is progressing well. A number of votes have already been received. Ngā mihi nui to those who have participated so far.
Our pānui sent last week incorrectly referred to Friday, 25 July as the commencement date of the election process. This was an error — that date is in fact the closing date for votes as stated on your voting papers. We acknowledge this may have caused some confusion. In addition, we are aware that some whānau contact records were outdated, which may have affected some of our whānau receiving timely notice.
To ensure a fair and inclusive process, it has been decided, based on advice from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu legal team, to extend the closing date for votes. Voting will now close on Friday, 1 August 2025 at 5:00 PM.
We encourage all eligible whānau to vote by this new date. If you have not yet received your voting paper (by email or post), it may be due to outdated contact information. Please contact us as soon as possible at Rāpaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to ensure you can vote in the election. Please also pass this pānui on to your whānau to ensure they are aware and can vote as well.
Important Dates and Deadlines
To ensure your vote is counted, please note the following cut-off dates for updating your contact details:
- Electronic Voting: If you wish to vote electronically, we must receive your updated email address no later than 5.00pm on Thursday, 24 July 2025.
- Paper Ballot Voting: If you prefer to vote using a paper ballot, we must receive your updated postal address by Friday, 18 July 2025.
Contact Details for Assistance
To update your details please contact:
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Office: 03 328 9415 Email: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
We encourage all eligible members to take part in this important process. Your voice matters in shaping the future representation of our Rūnanga.