How do marae elect their TWoW reps?

The way in which marae conduct their TWoW elections is up to individual marae. Waikato-Tainui does not administer marae elections, however we will publish marae election dates once we been formally notified by the marae. All marae must however provide their membership at least 2 weeks notice of the elections date, and they must do so in a way that will reach as many of their membership as possible.

Here are a list of pre-requisites to consider if you are wanting to represent your marae on TWoW:

• Uphold, support, strengthen and protect the Kiingitanga (which incorporates the principles of unity, the retention of the tribal base in collective ownership, and co-operation among peoples).
• Protect, advance, develop and unify the interests of Waikato-Tainui.
• Foster among the members of Waikato-Tainui the principles of whakaiti, rangimaarie and kia tuupato and other tikanga of Waikato-Tainui.
• Achieve and support the existing and future settlements of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and/or raupatu claims of Waikato-Tainui.
• Act as trustee of the Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust established by the Lands Trust Deed.
• Act as trustee of the Waikato Raupatu River Trust established by the River Trust Deed.
• Maintain the spirit and intent of the 1995 Deed of Settlement between Waikato-Tainui and the Crown, and the Trust Deeds