Ngāti Koata and Te Pātaka a Ngāti Koata Trusts 2025 AGM, Trustee Elections & Special Resolution
Notice of AGM and Election of Trustees
Due to the recent passing of beloved kuia Pirihiria Paul (Aunty Tiro), the Ngāti Koata Trust Board has resolved to cancel the scheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ngāti Koata Trust and Te Pātaka a Ngāti Koata Trust. The AGM will now be held on Saturday 13 December 2025, commencing at 10.00am. All members are welcome to attend.
For those who have not yet registered with Ngāti Koata Trust but will want to vote in the upcoming elections, please visit our Membership Page for details on how to register. We recommend completing your registration as soon as possible, as there is a verification process that requires all supporting documentation to be submitted before your registration can be confirmed.
The weekend will begin on Friday 12 December with our Dance & Dine evening at Mauriora (the Wharekai) from 5.30pm to 9.00pm – a time to connect with whānau, enjoy kai, and celebrate together ahead of the AGM.
The AGM will commence at 10.00am on Saturday 13 December at Whakatū Marae, with the Hui-ā-Iwi following.
Further details about the election process and the 2025 AGM will be available here from Friday 5 December 2025.
2025 Annual Report
Ngāti Koata Trust is proud to present our Annual Report for 2025 — outlining the progress, performance, and key outcomes achieved over the past financial year and is a reflection of another year dedicated to strengthening our people, our whenua, and our shared future.
This past finiancial year’s report captures the mahi, milestones, and moments that have shaped our journey. It highlights the progress made across our new strategic priorities, from revitalising our reo and tikanga, to protecting our taiao, and supporting the wellbeing and aspirations of our whānau wherever they live.
Beyond the reports and numbers, you’ll also see our whānau in action throughout the year captured in photos — moments that reflect the vibrancy, connection, and life of Ngāti Koata.
📘 Click the images below to view the full Annual Report and full NKT Financials online.
Hīrautia ngā wai whakariporipo, aewatia ngā tai o riwha!
2025 Trustee Elections
The nomination period closed at 12 noon on Friday 19 September.
For the three Trustee vacancies on the Board, we have recieved five nominations.
GRIFFIN Isaac (Ihaka)
MCGREGOR Piripi
PALMER Caroline Tuo Webber
PAUL Antoinette T
ROBSON Shaeana
An election is required and will be conducted via postal and internet voting, and by ballot box at the AGM.
Voter packs and candidate information will be sent out to all registered adult members starting on Friday 10 October 2025.
Voting will close at 11:00am, Saturday 15 November 2025.
Check your email and postal addresses are correct before packs are sent out by emailing pa@ngatikoata.com and contact the election helpline on 0800 666 937 if you have not received your voting pack after the 10th of October 2025.
2025 Special Resolution
Kia mōhio mai rā e te iwi – the Ngāti Koata Trust Deed is being updated.
This is a key part of our mahi to:
✔️ Comply with the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024 (MFAA)
✔️ Align with Te Ohu Kaimoana’s (TOKM) December 2024 guidance
The Deed is the foundation document of the Ngati Koata Trust – it sets out how the Trust operates and makes decisions on behalf of Ngāti Koata.
What’s changing?
We’ll share full details shortly, but here’s the big picture:
- Clarified voting rights for all adult members
- Further reporting on fisheries relationships
- Simplified quota sales process
- Removal of the 40% cap on Trustees serving as directors on the asset-holding company
- Less restrictions and so greater oversight of our fisheries assets.
What stays the same?
- Our kaupapa and values
- Our commitment to protecting iwi assets and serving our people
- The iwi post-settlement governance entity called Te Pātaka a Ngāti Koata Trust – it’s not affected by these changes, this is about the fisheries.
How you can have your say:
We’ll be hosting hui to discuss these technical changes.
These changes will be voted on at the 2025 AGM.
