Our Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for Wakatū. The Wakatū board is made up of seven directors, all drawn from the Owners of the Incorporation.
Appointment on the board is for a term of three years and is made via an election process by the Owners. Terms are staggered so that some directors’ terms expire each year, although directors may stand for re-election. This rotation allows for continuity and stability at board level while providing for the election of new directors. Nominations for new directors are welcome.
This year the terms of two directors, Te Poa (Paul) Karoro Morgan and Russell (Barney) Thomas will expire at the 2022 Annual General Meeting, which will take place in Whakatū on Saturday 3 December.
Paul and Barney are both eligible for re-election for a further term of office, and have advised they will be standing for re-election.
All nominations for new directors must be made by an Owner in writing. You can request a nomination form by emailing moana.oh@wakatu.org or phoning (03) 546 8648.
On the nomination form, please include brief details about the nominee. The form must also include the signed approval of the nominee to her/his nomination.
Completed nomination forms must be received by 5pm, Thursday 13 October 2022, and can be lodged by posting to Kerensa Johnston, Wakatū Incorporation, PO Box 440, Nelson 7040 or by email to moana.oh@wakatu.org with Wakatū Board nomination in the subject line.
Information about the election will be circulated to Owners with the 2022 Annual General Meeting notice of meeting booklet.
You can read more about the Wakatū board on our website www.wakatu.org/our-people.