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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira gives notice to Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi members that a Special General Meeting (SGM) is to be convened by the Tumuaki, in accordance with section 16 of the Rūnanga Rules.

Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Takapūwāhia Marae, Cnr Ngatitoa and Te Hiko Streets, Porirua

Purpose of the SGM

The purpose of the SGM is to consider and vote on proposed amendments to the Rūnanga Rules that are required to meet our legislative obligations under the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024, along with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 that represent best‑practice governance.

SGM Agenda

1. Karakia / Mihi

2. Explanation of proposed rule changes

3. Questions and answers

4. Preliminary results

5. Karakia whakakapi

Special Resolution

The proposed special resolution must be approved by at least 75% of registered iwi Members of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, aged 18 years and over, who are entitled to vote and who cast a vote in accordance with the voting procedures of the Rūnanga.

Voting opens on Tuesday, 7 April. Eligible members will have the opportunity to vote by:

• Postal voting

• Electronic voting

• In‑person voting at the SGM on Saturday 9 May, 2.00pm – 3.30pm

For general enquiries please email: communications@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Supporting Documents

• MFA & ISA Proposed changes and explanatory notes - click here to read

• 2026 Rūnanga Rules Amendments - click here to see how these changes will apply

• 2026 Ika Toa Constitution Amendments - click here to see how these changes will apply

• Te Ohu Kaimoana Amendment information pack - click here to read more on their website