TRUST DEED REVIEW

Have your say

We are reviewing our Trust Deed, and we need your input and whakaaro to get it right.

Please complete our online survey to have your say.

The survey is open until Tuesday 24 February 2026.

You can complete the survey in English here
QR code for English Trust Deed Survey

or in Te Reo Māori here.
QR code for English Trust Deed Survey

What is a Trust Deed & why does it matter?

The Trust Deed is important. It’s the document that sets out the rules, practices, kawa and tikanga for how the Trust must operate to look after our settlement.

Why is the Trust Deed being reviewed?

We need to ensure the Trust Deed is a relevant, living document that meets current governance standards and is legally robust. It must be fit for purpose and serve our hapū, iwi, trustees and beneficiaries.

The review is an opportunity to ask:

  1. Does the Trust Deed still reflect the aspirations and priorities of our whānau?
  2. Does it enable the Trust to operate effectively and transparently?
  3. Are there provisions in the Trust Deed that are outdated, unclear, or don’t reflect current practice or our vision?

What changes are proposed?

An earlier legal review of the Trust Deed was done by Whāia Legal, with initial recommendations made. But to complete a full review, we need to hear from you.

Once we have your whakaaro and suggestions, we will identify the key themes and share these with you. Your feedback will inform our review and any proposed amendments to the Trust Deed.

What happens after the review?

Once the review has been completed, the proposed amendments will be written as resolutions to update the Trust Deed. We will share these with you.

A Special General Meeting will then be held for all our adult registered members to vote. For the proposed amendments to be adopted, at least:

  1. 75% of the members who vote, must vote in support, and
  2. 20% of all our adult registered members must vote. This can be in person at the Special General Meeting or by postal or digital vote, as determined by the Trustees.

More information

Email your feedback or questions to administration@kkwtnr.org.nz.

Download a copy of the current Trust Deed below: