Kia ora koutou e ngā whānau o Wakatū,
We are pleased to let you know that nominations for positions on the Wakatū Incorporation Committee of Management (Board) are now open.
Our Board, comprising of seven elected members of the Committee of Management (“directors”), sets the strategic direction for Wakatū. Directors are appointed for a standard term of three years expiring at the end of the annual general meeting (AGM) in the third year from the date of appointment. To ensure continuity and stability at the Board level, while also allowing opportunities for the election of new directors, the expiry of director terms is staggered.
This year the terms of two directors (Johnny McGregor and Barney Thomas) will expire at the conclusion of the 2025 AGM on Saturday 6 December 2025. Both are eligible for re-election for a further term of office and have confirmed that they will stand for re-election.
We are now calling for nominations for these positions and encourage those who wish to stand to support the work of Wakatū and the development of our whānau to apply.
Criteria for those wishing to stand for the Committee of Management
The role of a director is an important and significant role. Any person considering standing for this role must be aware of the roles and responsibilities of Committee of Management members under the relevant legislation and have the experience and expertise required to govern effectively. Please see the criteria below for those wishing to stand.
Committee of Management members cannot be:
an undischarged bankrupt;
subject to a property order under Section 30 or 31 of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act (or has a trustee corporation managing the person’s property under section 32 or 33 of that Act);
a person convicted of any offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of 6 months or more (unless that person has served the sentence or otherwise suffered the penalty imposed upon that person).
Nominations will also not be accepted by any person that is:
under the age of 18;
prohibited from being a director, general partner or promoter of, or being concerned or taking part in the management of:
a company under the Companies Act 1993; or
an incorporated or unincorporated body under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 or the Takeovers Act 1993.
Nominations for candidates for the Committee of Management
All nominations must be made by an Owner in writing and signed by both the nominator and the nominee.
We have included a nomination form with this pānui. Forms are also available on the Owners’ Portal (www.wakatu.org/owners-portal/ ), by emailing nominations@wakatu.org or by phoning (03) 546 8648 to request a nomination form.
Completed nomination forms must be made in writing and lodged by 5pm, Thursday 11 September 2025 by emailing nominations@wakatu.org or by posting to Nominations, Wakatū Incorporation, PO Box 440, Nelson 7040.
A reminder that the Board has appointed Electionz.com to manage the end-to-end delivery of our elections, ensuring our voting process is fair, transparent, and secure (online, postal and in-person voting). If you have any questions about the nomination or election process, please contact electionsnz: info@electionz.com or by phone +64 03 377 3530.
You can read more about the Wakatū Board on our website www.wakatu.org/our-people
Nāku noa, nā
Lucy Clark
Incorporation Secretary
Wakatū Incorporation