SGM Results: Trust Deed amendments approved

E ngā uri o Ngāti Kahu, tēnā koutou katoa.

At the Special General Meeting held on Monday 2 November 2026, the results of the member vote on the proposed amendments to the Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu Trust Deed were announced.

The resolution was passed.

Do you approve the proposed amendments to the Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu Trust Deed?

Āe (for): 87.1%
Kāo (against): 6.5%
Abstain: 5.4%
No vote recorded: 1.1%

The Restated Trust Deed and the Explanation of Trust Deed Changes remain available below for you to review.

Ngā mihi nui

Thank you to everyone who read the changes, joined the information session with Tai Ahu of Whāia Legal, attended the SGM and voted.

If you have any pātai, please email naumai@ngatikahu.iwi.nz

Nāku noa, nā
Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu

Monday 2 November 2026, 6pm to 7pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Registrations are required and opens Monday 5th October 2026

Have Your Say

Voting is now open for registered members of Ngāti Kahu on the proposed amendments to our Trust Deed. As the Mandated Iwi Organisation that looks after Ngāti Kahu’s fisheries settlement assets, the Rūnanga is required by the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024 to update its Trust Deed. Although the law requires these changes, our Trust Deed can only be amended with the approval of our members, so we are asking for your vote.

Before you vote:
1. Read the Explanation of Trust Deed Changes and the Restated Trust Deed below
2. Have your iwi registration number ready

Votes are checked against iwi registration numbers, and only one vote per registered member will be counted.

Voting closes Friday 30 October 2026, 11:59pm.

Summary

The Rūnanga is the Mandated Iwi Organisation (MIO) that holds Ngāti Kahu’s fisheries settlement assets under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004. The Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024 came into force on 26 July 2026, and every MIO must update its Trust Deed to comply with the new law. Even where the law requires a change, our Deed can only be amended with the approval of members, so we need your vote.

Online voting opens Friday 9th October 2026 and closes Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm.

As the Mandated Iwi Organisation that looks after Ngāti Kahu’s fisheries settlement assets, the Rūnanga is required by the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024 to update its Trust Deed. Although the law requires these changes, our Trust Deed can only be amended with the approval of our members, so we are asking for your vote.

Is your contact information up to date?
Voting packs will be sent on Friday 9 October to the email or postal address on your iwi registration. If your details have changed, please update your MāoriMe as soon as possible.

Key dates
Friday 9 October: Voting packs sent by email and post
Friday 9 October: Online voting opens
Friday 30 October, 11:59pm: Online voting closes
Monday 2 November, 6pm to 7pm: SGM and results announced, online

How voting works
1. Read the Explanation of Trust Deed Changes and the Restated Trust Deed below
2. Find your iwi registration number on your voting email or letter – Login to MāoriMe
3. Complete the online voting form, with your registration number, name, age, marae and signature
4. Vote Āe (yes), Kāo (no) or Abstain

Votes are checked against iwi registration numbers, so each member can only vote once. Votes received after 11:59pm on Friday 30 October cannot be counted.

Need help? Email register@ngatikahu.iwi.nz if you have not received your voting pack, cannot find your registration number, are having trouble with the voting form or have questions about the changes.

SGM Agenda
1. Karakia and mihimihi
2. Explanation of changes and pātai
3. Resolution is to approve or decline the amendments to our constitution in compliance with the māori fisheries act 2024
4. Results announced
5. Karakia whakamutunga

Download a copy of the explanation of Trust Deed changes

Download a copy of the full trust deed