2026 Hui ā-tau

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of

TE KOTAHITANGA O NGĀTI WHAKAUE ASSETS TRUST

will be held at

Te Papaiōuru Marae, Ōhinemutu

Saturday, 21 November 2026

 Start time 9:00 am

AGENDA

1.       Mihi/Karakia

2.       Apologies

3.       Vote by ballot

a.       Trustee election - One position

Kerri-Anne Hancock retires by rotation and is standing for re-election

b.       St Michaels Church annual grant

4.       2025 AGM Minutes

5.       Te Pou Taki | Chair’s Report

6.       Ahumoni | Financial Report

7.       Tohanga Hua | Distributions Report

8.       Kōrero Whānui | General Business

9.       Vote results (subject to Returning Officer confirmation)

10.   Karakia whakamutunga

The hui will be livestreamed; however voting is only available in person. 

ST MICHAEL’S BALLOT

The Trust received a request for an annual grant of $10,000 to St Michael’s Church, to assist with ongoing repairs and maintenance, in line with the grant voted on (and approved) for St Faith’s Church at the Trust AGM in 2024.   

All current funding allocations (including Marae Tautoko grants, St Faiths Church and Tamatekapua Wharenui grants) have conditions that must be met before the grant is approved and paid each year.  These conditions include the requirements to be operational and functioning, and that obligations to hapū/whānau and stakeholders are being met (i.e. compliance with Trust Deed meeting and financial reporting requirements). These same conditions would apply to St Michaels church.

If approved, this annual allocation will reduce the general pool of contestable funding each year (in line with the Tamatekapua Wharenui annual allocation). 

The resolution for voting (yes or no) by the iwi is:

‘That an annual funding allocation of $10,000 for St Michael’s Church is approved’

Voting on this resolution will be by way of a physical voting ballot, actioned at the same time as the Trustee Election process at the Annual General Meeting, Saturday November 21st.

Trustee election

ONE TRUSTEE VACANCY

Kerri-Anne Hancock retires by rotation and is available for re-election.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be of Ngāti Whakaue whakapapa and meet the eligibility criteria (email admin@whakaueassets.com for eligibility criteria) 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Completed applications shall be submitted before 5pm, Friday, 13 November 2026.

USEFUL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

In consideration of the Trust’s Strategic Plan and key activities, the current trustees consider that the following skills, experience, and knowledge are required for anyone putting in an application:

  • Experience in business management/ commerce, finance and/or investments.

  • An understanding of the Trusts strategic vision, mission and governance structure.

  • A commitment to Ngāti Whakaue tikanga, kawa and te reo Māori.

  • Proficiency in financial, legal and risk management.

  • Political acumen.

  • Networks in the Māori economy and beyond.

  • An understanding of, or experience in capital allocation, AI and/or digital governance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trust Deed is available to view/download at the Charities Register website, www.charities.govt.nz

APPLICATION

Applicants are to provide to the Trust:

  • A completed Trustee Nomination & Declaration form (email admin@whakaueassets.com to receive form)

  • One page candidate profile including a photo (headshot) 

  • A current CV

  • Maximum two-minute video summarising the relevant skills, experience and knowledge you would bring to this role

Note: All candidate profiles and videos will be displayed on the Trusts website and social media pages once received, to allow iwi members to review and consider applications prior to the AGM. Applicants will also be required to address the iwi prior to voting at our Hui ā-tau.

Completed applications should be emailed to admin@whakaueassets.com by 5:00 pm Friday 13 November 2026.