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Trust Deed Review – Registered Adult Member Survey (English)

This survey is for our registered members and is part of the Settlement Trust's review of the Trust Deed. The purpose is to understand our members' perspectives on governance, representation and accountability. Feedback will be summarised and considered by Trustees as part of the review process.

The survey is open until Tuesday 24 February 2026, 5pm.

E hiahia ana koe ki te whakaoti i tēnei puka pātai ki te reo Māori? Pāwhiria te hononga nei: Te Reo Māori
1.Which Hapū Karanga are you registered with? (Select one)(Required.)
2.How do you usually engage with the Settlement Trust? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
3.How well do you think the Settlement Trust reflects uri, hapū and iwi aspirations? (Select one)(Required.)
4.Which kaupapa should the Trust prioritise over the next 5-15 years? (Select up to four)(Required.)
5.Do you understand how the Trust makes its decisions? (Select one)(Required.)
6.Do you feel that uri, hapū and iwi understand how the Trust makes its decisions? (Select one)(Required.)
7.How important is it that the Trust Deed clearly sets out: (Select one option for each row)(Required.)
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Unsure
How trustees are appointed
How the chairperson is appointed
The Hapū Karanga structure
How hapū are confirmed
How conflicts of interest are managed
How trustees are removed
How subsidiaries are formed
How subsidiaries are overseen
8.How well do you think the current governance structure represents uri, hapū and iwi? (Select one)(Required.)
9.Our current model allows for 12 trustees to be appointed to the Settlement Trust: one for each Wairarapa hapū karanga, and four for Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua. Do you agree this model is still appropriate? (Select one)(Required.)
10.How confident are you that the Trust acts in the best interests of both current and future members and uri? (Select one)(Required.)
11.What information would you like clearer access to? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
12.How important is it that the Trust Deed: (Select one per row)(Required.)
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Unsure
Allows flexibility to respond to a range of circumstances
Sets clear rules to avoid disputes
Supports cultural and language revitalisation efforts
Supports hapū and marae development
Supports the Settlement Trust and subsidiaries to carry out their roles responsibly
13.What values should guide any changes to the Trust Deed? (Select up to three)(Required.)
14.In your view, what is one thing the Trust Deed should do better?(Required.)
15.Any other comments you would like considered? (Optional)
Tēnā koe i tō whakaoti i te puka pātai nei. Thank you for completing the survey! Please click on the DONE button below to submit your responses.