Get ready! Voting opens Monday October 19!
Kia Ora katoa!
All adult registered members of Te Nehenehenui are invited to vote on five special resolutions: four
amending the Trust Deed, and one adding Te Awhitu Whānau Maria Marae as a registered marae.
Votes can be cast online, by post, or in person at the Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday 15 November 2026.
The Trust Deed changes come from the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024 and from the 5-year review required under clause 31 of the Trust Deed, led by Independent Facilitator Te Aopare Dewes.
Voting opens this coming Monday October 19 to have your say on the 5 Special Resolutions to the Te Nehenehenui Trust Deed.
- Voting will be open between October 12 – and closes November 15
The great news is you can vote 1 of 3 different ways!
- OPTION 1 – Internet voting
- OPTION 2 – Ballot box vote at the SGM
- OPTION 3 – Postal Voting
- INTERNET VOTING:
You can submit your vote online:
Go to electionz.com/TNN2026SGM or
scan the QR code on your voting papers, then enter the PIN
and password on your voting paper
(password is case sensitive).
- BALLOT BOX at the SGM:
A ballot box will be available at the scheduled Special General Meeting being held Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11:00am. See further details below.
- POSTAL VOTE:
Voting packs will be posted to all adult registered members from October 9th while online voting will also be available until Thursday, November 12, at noon.
If you have any pātai or queries about receiving your voting pack please contact the Independent Returning Officer at Electionz.com.
For further information about the voting process, including requests for provisional, new or replacement voting packs, can be obtained by ringing the election helpline 0800 666 028 or emailing vote@electionz.com.
Registering with Kākaho
If you need assistance registering on the Maniapoto membership register with Kākaho, contact our team at tribalregister@tnn.co.nz. OR at 0800 668 285.
Notice of Special General Meeting and Special Resolution Voting Process to amend the Te Nehenehenui Trust Deed and add Te Awhitu Whānau Maria Marae as a registered marae to Te Nehenehenui
A Special General Meeting of Te Nehenehenui will be held on;
Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Time: 11:00am
Venue : Te Kūiti Pā, Awakino Rd, Te Kūiti
The purpose of the meeting is to allow all adult registered members to consider and vote on proposals to amend the Trust Deed of Te Nehenehenui (4 resolutions) and add Te Awhitu Whānau Maria Marae as a registered marae to Te Nehenehenui, joining Te Whare ki Tuhua Hikurangi (1 resolution).