Haere Mai!

Welcome to the website of Tapuika Iwi

The website is an important communication tool to update our iwi members on the latest events and happenings for Tapuika.

Be sure to check out the News & Events page and our Facebook page to stay up to date. For those of you with an event or pānui you wish to add, please send your information to info@tapuika.iwi.nz or submit the details here.

Over time it is hoped to include on the website aspects of our traditions and customs. What will be contained in this section is our perspective of who we are and what is important to us as Tapuika.

Registration

Descendants of Tapuika are invited to enrol on the Tapuika Iwi Register

If you or your children are not on the Tapuika Iwi Register you may be missing out on the opportunities offered to our members. You can register through YourIwi. See the Register page for more information.

Mauri tū, mauri ora

The purpose of the SGM is to consider and vote on proposed resolutions relating to amendments to the Tapuika Iwi Authority Trust Deed, the Tapuika Oranga Ake Trust Deed, and related constitutional documents.

The proposed changes include amendments required under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 and the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024, as well as related governance changes.

The key deed amendment resolutions require approval by 75% of eligible votes cast.

Notice of Special General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting (SGM) of eligible registered adult members of Tapuika Iwi Authority and Tapuika Oranga Ake will be held as follows:

Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Time: 10.00am
Venue: TIA Marae, 20 Malcolm Avenue, Te Puke

Purpose: To consider and vote on resolutions to amend the TIA Trust Deed, TOA Trust Deed, and related trustee company constitutions, including amendments required under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 and Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024. Key deed amendment resolutions require approval by 75% of eligible votes cast.

Agenda:

Karakia Tīmata
T.I.A Resolutions discussion
T.O.A Resolutions discussion
Karakia Whakakapi
Lunch

**** No general business will be discussed ****

Proposed Resolutions:

TIA

Amend the TIA Trust Deed to update references to Tapuika Oranga Ake, adjust trustee numbers following removal of Taurahere trustee positions and elections (without change to share numbers), and enable co‑option of independent trustees.
Amend the constitution of Tapuika Iwi Authority Trustee Limited to align with the amended TIA Trust Deed and allow completion of resignation and share transfer documents where a director ceases to be elected and does not sign.

TOA

Amend the TOA Trust Deed to ensure Māori Fisheries Act compliance, including changes to share structure, MIO shareholder rights in AFL, restrictions on quota sales, board representation rules, reporting and planning requirements, with effect from 26 July 2026, and confirm these changes and consistent amendments to the constitution of Tapuika Holdings Limited are for the collective benefit of all members.
Remove Taurahere trustee positions and elections.
Confirm that the TOA Trust Deed amendments and corresponding amendments to the Tapuika Holdings Limited constitution are for the collective benefit of all members.

Voting: Voting is by ballot. Postal and office ballot box votes close 3.00pm Friday, 12 June 2026. TIA Offices located at 46 Jellicoe Street Level One Suite One, Te Puke.

Ballots may also be deposited in a sealed envelope at the SGM. Late ballots may not be accepted. Chief Returning Officer will be present at the SGM until its’ conclusion.

Full resolution wording, voting papers, and SGM information are available at
Enquiries: info@tapuika.iwi.nz

Chairman – Tapuika Iwi Authority

SGM Info Pack

Voting Papers