Elections  2009
Nominations have been received for the Tūhoe-Waikaremoana Māori Trust Board Elections.
RuatĀhuna All nominations are validated as successful candidates and are deemed duly elected subject to Governor General approval. The four candidates are Rongonui Tahi, Riki Tīmoti, Pou Tēmara, Te Toka Tēmara. For all other divisions there are more nominations than positions and so those divisions will go to ballot.
RUĀtoki Division
There are nine nominations for four positions - Clifford Waaka, Korotau Tait, Hana Harawira, Hiria Hape, Joshua Kalan, Awhina Rangiaho, Paki Nikora, Kapi Tupe, Tamaroa Nikora.
MaungapŌhatu/Waimana Division Also nine nominations for four positions - Max Tēmara, Minnie Tamaki, Clifford Akuhata, Martin Rakuraku, Rangiora Rakuraku, Marie Stewart, Tūnuiārangi McLean, Richard Tumarae, Monty Kora.
Waikaremoana The six nominations for three positions are Tikirau Stevens, Jennifer Takuta-Moses, Arin Mataamua, Neuton Lambert, Kararaina Rangihau, Lance Winitana.
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Election process
There will be a postal ballot. The Minister of Māori Affairs has approved the Returning Officer Hulton Patchell who will oversee the election. The ballots are scheduled to go out on 22 June 2009. You will have six weeks to vote and post your ballot. Note all ballots must be received by 31 July 2009.
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Power to the people
2009 is the second time there has been a ballot in the history of the Trust Board. The extra nominations are a sign of the increased interest in the Trust and in Tūhoe issues. We encourage everyone to vote. It is an exciting time for Tūhoe.
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Kaumātua check registrations  Kaumātua have checked the whakapapa for the beneficiary registrations at the Trust Office.
The Board is very appreciative of this support. The General Manager organised a special showing of Ka Haku Au, the Kohine Ponika docu-drama, as all our Kaumatua knew Kohine and most had sung and performed with her. It was a special thrill for Nanny Te Uru McGarvey to see herself for the first time performing in the front row for Queen Elizabeth in 1970. The evening was so successful that the Trust has received many requests to hold other celebratory evenings. We will keep you posted. top
New investment in Ruātoki
The Trust has just completed the purchase of a dairy farm at Opouriao. It is the farm adjacent to the Hatupere North Dairy farm which the Trust owns and runs as a model farm. The Trusts advisors have strongly recommended this purchase as it will enable the Trust to amalgamate three dairy sheds into one modern rotary shed capable of handling up to 2000 cows.
The investment will significantly increase output and boast economic development in the Ruātoki Valley and enable around 100 ha of Maori Lease land to be incorporated into the development. This purchase has significance to Tūhoe as it is all confiscated land. The Trust now owns land from the hills to the Whakatane River at the entrance of the Ruātoki North Valley. All bought from the Trust's own investment funds. top
Tūhoe haka
 Haka groups who competed at the Tūhoe Festival 2009 are on MAORI TV's performing arts slot TOI WHAKAARI at 5.30pm.
22/06/09 Ngāti Haka Patuheuheu
23/06/09 Te Kapa Haka o Tāwera
24/06/09 Koeau
25/06/09 Taiarahia
26/06/09 Te Tira Hou
29/06/09 Ruatāhuna kākahu māuku
30/06/09 Waikaremoana whanaungakore
01/07/09 Tūhoe ki Heretaunga
02/07/09 Waimana Kaaku
03/07/09 Tūhoe ki Taranaki
06/07/09 Te Hono a te Kiore
07/07/09 Tūhoe ki Poneke
08/07/09 Tūhoe ki Kawerau
09/07/09 Ohinemataroa ki Ruatāhuna
10/07/09 Te Tahu o Haokitaha top
Scholarships and education grants close 30 June 2009
The Rangihau scholarship and the education grant applications close on June 30. The forms are on the website www.tuhoe.iwi.nz.
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