It's Time To Vote!

You can make a postal vote, place your vote in the ballot box at one of the ratification hui (see venues, dates and times below) or vote online.

For more information on how to vote, if you did not receive a voting pack, or to find out how to make a special vote, click here. Or call the election hotline 0800 922 822.

For a pdf of the Ratification Guide included with your voting pack, click here.

For a pdf of the PSGE document, click here

Are you registered?

You must be registered to vote, and you can register up until votes close at midnight 31 October 2011.

Do you need more information?

For any electoral queries, or if you require a special vote, contact the Election Hotline 0800 922 822 or 09 973 5212 or email the Returning Office on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dale Ofsoske, Returning Officer, Independent Election Services Ltd, PO Box 5135, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141

Ratification Hui Start 1 October

The Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei Māori Trust Board is holding a series of ratification hui to give you the opportunity to raise questions and discuss any issues to assist you in making your final decisions. The ratification hui will be held at a number of locations in New Zealand and Australia during October 2011 (see below, full details available soon).

An overview of the settlement offer and the Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) will be provided at the ratification hui. Given the importance of this settlement, the Trust Board encourages you to attend at least one ratification hui, if you are able, before submitting your vote.

No resolutions will be sought at the hui but anyone who wishes to post a vote may do so in accordance with the voting procedures set out below. You can download and print out a pdf of the ratification hui venues, dates and times here.

Te Puni Kōkiri officials will attend the ratification hui as independent observers.

Auckland           Ōrākei Marae Saturday 1 October 2011 10:00am

South Kaipara   Reweti Marae Sunday 2 October 2011 10:00am

Northland          Moerewa Primary School Tuesday 11 October 2011 6:00pm

Wellington         Tapu Te Ranga Marae, Island Bay Friday 14 October 2011 6:00pm

Otaki                Taringaroa Hall (beside Raukawa Marae) Saturday 15 October 2011 10:00am

South Kaipara   Haranui Marae Sunday 16 October 2011 10:00am

Christchurch      Rehua Marae Wednesday 19 October 2011 6:00pm

Hamilton           Raroera Campus, Te Rapa Wednesday 26 October 2011 6:00pm

Australia           Sydney - Beach Road Hotel, Beach Road, Bondi Saturday 29 October 2011 10:00am

Auckland           Ōrākei Marae Monday 31 October 2011 6:00pm