election 2025
The 2025 Rotorua Trust Trustee Election is your chance to support the direction of Rotorua Trust. Whether you’re considering standing for election, casting your vote, or both, your voice matters.
This page will be updated with key information and documents.
Rotorua Trust election details
Why does the Rotorua Trust hold an election?
The community supports the future of Rotorua Trust
Rotorua Trust exists to serve the people of Rotorua. Every three years, the community elects six Trustees to govern the Trust. These Trustees make decisions about funding and investment that reflect local needs and aspirations.
Established in 1994 following the sale of Rotorua Electricity Limited, Rotorua Trust has served the community for over 30 years. Starting with $32 million in capital, the Trust’s investment portfolio has grown to over $165 million, enabling it to return more than $130 million to the Rotorua community through grants.
Candidate Nomination Information
Nominations closed at 12 noon on Friday, 12 September 2025.
Candidate nominations received
As of 12pm on Friday 12 September 2025, the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust Candidate Nominations are:
| BIDOIS | Ngahi |
| BURGESS | Annette |
| COFFEY | Tamati |
| COONEY | Catherine |
| DAVIS | Brendan |
| GOULD | Greg |
| GRINTER | Chris |
| HORGAN | David |
| INGRAM | Paul |
| KEEFE | Mike |
| KEREOPA | Lani |
| KUMAR | Raj |
| NGAWHIKA | Lana |
| PALFREY | Philip |
| PINDER | Steve |
| RAUKAWA-TAIT | Merepeka |
| SCOTT | Tracey |
| STEWART | Crispian Robin |
| STEWART | Debbie |
| UTUTAONGA | Kahutapeka |
| WANG | Fisher |
| YATES | Mercia-Dawn Maraea |
strategy snapshot
Standing for Election
Interested in becoming a Trustee?
Trustees play a vital role in:
– Making funding decisions
– Guiding investment policy
– Advocating for positive outcomes in our region
They work alongside a small, dedicated team to understand community needs and respond with integrity.
Voting in the 2025 Election
Make your voice count
Voting is simple and accessible. You can vote:
✅ Online
📬 By post
🏢 By hand delivery to the Trust office
election timeline
| 6pm, Thursday 7 August 2025 | Candidate Information Evening |
Friday 15 August 2025 | Public notice: notice of election, calling for nominations, inspection of roll |
| Friday 15 August 2025 | Nominations open Roll open for inspection |
| Friday 12 September 2025 | Nominations close (12 noon) Electoral roll closes (4 pm) |
| Friday 19 September 2025 | Public notice: candidate names |
| Tuesday 21 October – Saturday 22 November 2025 | Delivery of voting documents including the candidate booklet Progressive roll scrutiny Early processing Voting period |
| Saturday 22 November 2025 | Voting closes (12 noon) |
| Wednesday 26 November 2025 | Public notice declaration of results |