Last year, we started working to update our database in preparation for the completion of our electoral ballot process, which will elect the Makaawhio appointment committee made up of seven members.

The Makaawhio appointment committee is responsible for the recruitment and recommendation for appointment of our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative, which is a three-year appointment.

As we have in the past, we will be running a dual process and calling for nominations for the Makaawhio appointment committee and applications for the committee to consider for the Makaawhio representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio are hereby advised that nominations are being called for the Makaawhio appointment committee (MAC) and applications for the Makaawhio representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (MTRONT Rep).

Nominations and applications must be in writing and meet the criteria identified in the Makaawhio electoral process, and must be received by 5pm Friday 11 March 2016.

Application criteria
The Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc electoral process requires that members wishing to stand for MAC or apply for the MTRONT position meet fully the following criteria and nomination process requirements which follow.

1. Nominee and Applicant criteria (MAC and MTRONT Rep)

Applicants for the positions must:

  • Be registered Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc members
  • Have demonstrated active participation in the rūnanga
  • Have shown long and continuous service in the interests of the rūnanga.

2. Nomination process (MAC and MTRONT Rep)

In order to apply for the positions, applicants must be nominated by two (2) registered Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc and agree in writing to accept the nomination. To assist with this process a form may be obtained from the Makaawhio Rūnanga office.

3. Application process (MTRONT Rep)
Applications should include the following:

  • Nomination form
  • CV
  • Covering letter noting how you have demonstrated active participation and shown a long and continuous service in the interests of the rūnanga and include in 400 words or less what motivated you to apply and what contribution you believe you can make if appointed.

NB: The Makaawhio appointment committee as part of their appointment process may require additional information.

4. Deadline for nomination and application process (MAC and MTRONT Rep)

MAC-Nomination forms may be posted or scanned and emailed to the office but must be received by 5pm, Friday 11 March 2016.

MTRONT Rep-Application information may be posted or dropped off in a sealed envelope marked MTRONT Rep by 5.00pm, Friday 11 March 2016. These will be held and opened by the Makaawhio appointment committee once appointed.

Contact details
Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio,
Postal: PO Box 225, Hokitika 7842
Physical address: 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika 7810. Phone: 03 755 7885
Kaiāwhina: [email protected]

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