Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa Board
Chairperson Candidates for 2026
On Tuesday the 28th of October 2025, nominations for the election of Chairperson commenced.
On Friday the 28th November 2025, nominations were closed.
We proudly announce our candidates and thank them for participation in this year's Election for
Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa's Board Chairperson.
5 Nominations were received and they are (In no particular order):
| 1. |
Michael Te Wake |
Waihou Marae |
| 2. |
Katie Murray |
Rangikohu Marae |
| 3. |
Anahera Herbert-Graves |
Morehu Marae |
| 4. |
Abraham Witana |
Waipuna Marae |
| 5. |
Lisa McNab |
Wainui Marae |
Candidate Profiles for 2026
Chairperson candidate profile - Michael Te Wake
Chairperson candidate profile -Katie Murray
Chairperson candidate profile -Anahera Herbert-Graves
Chairperson candidate profile -Abraham Witana
Chairperson candidate profile - Lisa McNab
Voting information
Voting opens
ALL Voting opens on Friday the 13th of February 2026
Voting closes
Voting except the Ballot box votes closes on Friday the 13th of March 2026
Ballot Box voting closes at 12.00pm, Saturday the 14th March at Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa's Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held at Toka Tumoana - 26 Matthews Avenue, Kaitāia
Voting eligibility
You must be a registered adult (18yrs+) member of a Te Rarawa affiliated Marae to be eligible to vote.
Need to update your Membership?
If you are not receiving our notices, you may need to update your membership details. Please follow the link and make your update here Updating your Te Rarawa membership
To register
If you wish to register, please follow this link and complete our registration online here Join Us | Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa
NOTE: We have a long line of applications, we cannot guarantee that you will be processed in time to vote in this election
For more information and support
For all enquiries please:
Email: elections@terarawa.co.nz
Call our office on: 0800TEORANGA (0800 836726)