Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Over the last 20 years, we’ve worked hard to right the wrongs of the Crown against Ngati Kuta. Now we are ready for the next stage of our journey and need your approval.

We aren’t ready to negotiate yet – the Crown needed hapū to form groupings, and our roopu is Te Whakaaetanga Trust with Patukeha, Ngati Manu and Ngati Torehina. These hapū all have claims in and around the Bay of Islands, and together we support the same principles of hapu rangatiratanga.

Below is a copy of the public notice being published in the NZ Herald, the Northern Advocate and on social media today.

Visit Ngati Kuta’s website for some information to explain more about this part of the journey.

A team of whānau are supporting Ngati Kuta’s journey and are here to support you through this process. If you have any questions, please do reach out.

You have received this email as you are registered as a member of Ngati Kuta.

Kia pai te rā,

Ngati Kuta trustees and support team
Glenys Papuni, Ashlee Peacock, Lynette Te Tai, Dean Clendon, Natasha Clarke, Elizabeth Ellis and Lizzie Harte.

Notice of Mandate Endorsement Hui – Ngati Kuta Hapu

Ngāti Kuta Hapū members of the Mandate Group, the Te Whakaaetanga Trust, will be undertaking a round of hui to confirm mandate to settle our longstanding treaty claim with the Crown.

The schedule of hui are:

Location	Date	Venue	Time
Rāwhiti	Saturday 9 March 2024	Te Rāwhiti Marae	1pm
Whangārei	Saturday 30 March 2024	Kensington Stadium	10am
Online	Saturday 6 April 2024	Zoom	10am
Auckland	Saturday 13 April 2024	Te Mahurehure Marae	10am
Online	Saturday 27 April 2024	Zoom	3pm
Rāwhiti	Saturday 11 May 2024	Te Rāwhiti Marae	10am

Whānau are asked to vote and confirm the resolution:

“The acceding hapū of Te Whakaaetanga Trust established by Deed dated 14 January 2023 (collectively referred to as “Ngā Hapū Te Whakaaetanga”) mandate Te Whakaaetanga Trust to represent them in negotiations with the Crown in respect of the comprehensive settlement of all of Ngā Hapū Te Whakaaetanga historical Te Tiriti o Waitangi claims and further, mandate Te Whakaaetanga Trust to present an initialled deed of settlement to Ngā Hapū Te Whakaaetanga for ratification prior to a Deed of Settlement being signed.”

Mandate Voting Eligibility

Only Ngāti Kuta adults, 18 years and over, and who are registered with Ngāti Kuta will be eligible to vote. Ngāti Kuta whānau who are not registered will be able to register to receive their voting details, and vote online or at the In-person hui.

Voting – Start and Closing Dates

Online voting for the Mandate Resolution will open on Friday 8 March 2024 and will remain open until 11:59pm, Sunday 12 May 2024. Voting details will be sent out electronically by email and txt to all eligible adult Ngāti Kuta members from 9 February. Voting will also be available at the Mandate Hui above.

For further information about voting call the election helpline – 0800 666 042 or
Contact:

Te Whakaaetanga Trust – Ngāti Kuta Hapū – https://ngatikuta.maori.nz/contact

Voting closes Sunday 12 May at 11:59pm.

Isiah Roberts

Chief Returning Officer – Ngati Kuta 0800 666 042 or iro@electionz.com