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Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust

Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika

As uri of Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika, participating in Trustee elections is one of the most important ways we uphold our mana motuhake and collective decision-making.

Trustees are elected to govern on behalf of our iwi, protecting our settlement assets and advancing the aspirations of our people in accordance with our Deed of Settlement and our Strategic Plan to 2040 .

We are committed to ensuring that all election processes are fair, independent, and transparent. Below you can view the official declarations of election results as certified by the Returning Officer.

2025 Trustee Election

Election of Four (4) Trustees
Election closed: 17 November 2025
Elected Trustees:
  • Holden Hohaia
  • Matiu Jennings
  • Kura Moeahu
  • Huia Puketapu
Voter Return: 10.25% (1,260 votes cast)
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2024 Trustee Election

Election of Four (4) Trustees
Election closed: 18 November 2024
Elected Trustees:
  • Dan Harrison
  • Amelia Vinnell
  • Arama Wakefield
  • Mārie Winitana
Voter Return: 10.18% (1,238 votes cast)
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2023 Trustee Election (Unopposed)

Election of One (1) Trustee
Elected Unopposed:
  • Te Whatanui Winiata
View the Official Declaration (PDF)

2022 Trustee Election

Election of Four (4) Trustees
Election closed: 24 September 2022
Elected Trustees:
  • Paora Jenkins-Mepham
  • Huia Puketapu
  • Mahina Puketapu
  • Benjamin Wynyard-Terry
Voter Return: 12.53% (1,706 votes cast)
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2022 Trustee By-Election

Election of One (1) Trustee
Election closed: 9 May 2022
Elected Trustee:
  • Matiu Jennings
Voter Return: 12.41% (1,672 votes cast)
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2021 Trustee Election

Election of Four (4) Trustees
Election closed: 11 December 2021
Elected Trustees:
  • Ali Anitawaru Cole
  • Daniel Harrison
  • Kara Puketapu-Dentice
  • Wharehoka Wano
Voter Return: 14.97% (2,030 votes cast)
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2020 Trustee Election

Election of One (1) Trustee
Election closed: 23 November 2020
Elected Trustee:
  • Grant Knuckey
Voter Return: 15.98% (1,331 votes cast)

2019 Trustee Election

Election of Six (6) Trustees
Election closed: 21 September 2019
Elected Trustees:
  • John Coffey
  • Paora Jenkins-Mepham
  • Wayne Mulligan
  • Huia Puketapu
  • Mahina Puketapu
  • Kim Skelton
Voter Return: 14.12% (1,981 votes cast)

2018 Trustee Election (Unopposed)

Elected Unopposed:
  • Holden Hohaia
  • Morrie Love
  • Toarangatira Pomare
View the Official Notice & Declaration (PDF)

2016 Trustee Election

Election of Six (6) Trustees
Election closed: 15 October 2016
Elected Trustees:
  • Neville McClutchie Baker
  • Hannah Buchanan
  • John Coffey
  • Wayne Mulligan
  • Mahina Puketapu
  • Kara Puketapu-Dentice
Voter Return: 23.78% (2,366 votes cast)

2015 Trustee Election

Election of Five (5) Trustees
Election closed: 26 September 2015
Elected Trustees:
  • Holden Hohaia
  • Peter Jackson
  • Morrie Love
  • Toa Pomare
  • Howie Tamati
Voter Return: 19.40% (1,892 votes cast)

2013 Trustee Election

Election of Six (6) Trustees – 3 Year Term
Election held: 31 August 2013
Elected Trustees:
  • Neville Baker
  • Sam Kahui
  • Kura Moeahu
  • Te Rira Puketapu
  • Hokipera Ruakere
  • Mark Te One
Voter Return: 23.03% (2,073 votes cast)

2014 Trustee By-Election & SGM Resolution

Election closed: 27 September 2014
Elected Trustee:
  • Morrie Love
Special General Meeting Resolution:
Resolution 1 carried (89.04% in favour)
Voter Return: 17.70%
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2012 Trustee Election

Election held: 8 September 2012
Ordinary Vacancy (3-year term) – Elected:
  • Howie Tamati
  • Ngatata Love
  • Liz Mellish
  • Mahara Okeroa
  • Toarangatira Pomare
Extraordinary Vacancy (1-year term):
  • Hokipera Ruakere
Voter Return: 22.47%
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2010 Trustee Election

Election held: 28 August 2010
Elected Trustees:
  • Paul Alfred Reeves
  • Catherine Love
  • Neville Baker
  • Mark Te One
  • Peter Love
  • Te Rira (Teri) Puketapu
Voter Return: 30.25%
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)

2009 Trustee Election

Election held: 26 September 2009
Elected Trustees:
  • Ngatata Love
  • Liz Mellish
  • Mahara Okeroa
  • June Te Raumange Jackson
  • Hokipera Ruakere
Voter Return: 25.85%
View the Official Declaration of Results (PDF)
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