It is with great pleasure that we announce the election results for the Tuhoe- Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board.
The following successful candidates are:
Maungapohatu/Waimana Division:
Martin Rakuraku
Clifford Akuhata
Max Temara
Marie Stewart
Ruatoki Division:
Kapi Tupe
Hiria Hape
Hana Harawira
Tama Nikora
Waikaremoana Division:
Neuton Lambert
Jennifer Takuta-Moses
Lance Winitana
In the Ruatahuna Division the candidates were elected unopposed:
Aubrey Temara
Rongonui Tahi
Professor Pou Temara
Puke Timoti
For results click www.tuhoe.iwi.nz
Board Member Profiles
Here are the Full Election Results.
| Maungapohatu/Waimana Division: | |
|---|---|
| Candidates Elected | Number of Votes |
| Martin Rakuraku | 209 |
| Clifford Akuhata | 202 |
| Max Temara | 147 |
| Marie Stewart | 139 |
| Candidates Not Elected | Number of Votes |
| Monty Kora | 138 |
| Richard Tumarae | 137 |
| Tunuiarangi McLean | 124 |
| Rangiora Rakuraku | 109 |
| Minnie Tamaki | 89 |
| Voting Details | |
| Number of Ballot Papers Issued | 1060 |
| Number of Valid Returned Ballot Papers | 377 |
| Ruatoki Division: | |
| Candidates Elected | Number of Votes |
| Kapi Tupe | 360 |
| Hiria Hape | 355 |
| Hana Harawira | 272 |
| Tama Nikora | 258 |
| Candidates Not Elected | Number of Votes |
| Korotau Tait | 247 |
| Awhina Rangiaho | 214 |
| Paki Nikora | 209 |
| Clifford Waaka | 208 |
| Joshua Kalan | 99 |
| Voting Details | |
| Number of Ballot Papers Issued | 2048 |
| Number of Valid Returned Ballot Papers | 618 |
| Waikaremoana Division | |
| Candidates Elected | Number of Votes |
| Neuton Lambert | 140 |
| Jennifer Takuta-Moses | 129 |
| Lance Winitana | 108 |
| Candidates Not Elected | Number of Votes |
| Tikirau Stevens | 92 |
| Arin Matamua | 81 |
| Voting Details |
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| Number of Ballot Papers Issued | 595 |
| Number of Valid Returned Ballot Papers | 208 |
The History of the Tuhoe-Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board:
The Trust was renamed the Tuhoe-Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board. The Trust is set up by statute. Its accounts are audited by the Auditor-General. The beneficiarys rights are therefore guaranteed by law. The Trust has now more than 7000 registered beneficiaries. Every adult beneficiary is entitled to vote for the trustees and to stand for election. Tuhoe no matter where they live, if they are registered, can vote for the trustees.
In 2006 at the last election only one division went to Ballot, Ruatoki. The other three divisions Trust members were selected by Tribal Committee. There are 15 Trustees elected in four divisions, four from Ruatahuna, Waimana/Maungapohatu and Ruatoki and three from Waikaremoana.
The Trust has always been run by Tuhoe for Tuhoe. The first board purchased Poronui Station in Taupo as the Trust Board members, who were farmers, could see its potential. The land proved infertile and needed more investment than the trust could afford so a management deal was done with the Lands and Survey Department who developed the station. The board in 1968 sold the station for a reasonable return and the Trust began investing in forestry.
TangataWhenua.com would like to congratulate all successful Trustees!!
A message for Monty Kora.I have been trying to contact you about land issue but have had no way of finding you.Please make contact if you can.Thanks