NOTICE TO THE NZ MĀORI HOCKEY INC. COMMUNITY
NZ Māori Hockey Inc. intends to announce an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 31st October 2026, open to all members of the wider community.
We welcome the participation of our wider Māori hockey whānau and look forward to an informed and constructive meeting.
If you have any questions regarding the notice, constitution or meeting arrangements, please contact me in my capacity as Secretary.
Ngā mihi,
Tracy Edmonds | | Hēkeretari (Secretary)
New Zealand Māori Haupoi Kaunihera
022 044 1453
secretary@hockey.maori.nz
Further details regarding the AGM will be shared once confirmed.
PUBLIC STATEMENT – CLARIFICATION OF MĀORI HOCKEY ENTITIES
For clarity, two separate legal entities now exist: New Zealand Māori Hockey Inc. Est.1997 and the newly formed Te Haupoi Māori o Aotearoa Inc.
Following a disputed vote at the 2025 AGM, differences over Māori hockey governance led to the formation of a separate entity rather than being resolved within the existing organisation.
NZ Māori Hockey Inc. sincerely apologises to our Māori hockey communities for the distress, uncertainty and division arising from these governance issues. We remain committed to reconciliation, rebuilding trust and resolving differences. Our players, whānau and communities deserve better. Together, we can build a stronger future for Māori hockey.
With two separate legal entities now in existence, each is responsible for its own governance, communication and accountability. Both must operate independently, within their own legal and constitutional boundaries, and follow proper processes.
Neither entity may act or speak for the other without authority, misrepresent itself as the other, or use the other’s identity in a way that creates confusion about its legal status or authority. Both must communicate clearly and be transparent about their governance, decisions and responsibilities.
Our priority is to ensure the community receives clear, accurate information, which organisation it relates to, and the correct processes to follow.
For reference, the appointed delegate for your Rohe at the 2025 Annual General Meeting is recorded below:
| ROHE DELEGATES | ||
| Taitokerau | Margi Kay | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Taitokerau | Vicki Gribble | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Tāmaki Makaurau | Carissa Makea | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Tāmaki Makaurau | Dave Oakley | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Waikato-Maniapoto | Amanda Waitere | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Waikato-Maniapoto | Vanessa Goodchild | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Waiariki | Aroha Thompson | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Waiariki | Jordan Edmonds | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Te Tairawhiti | Dallas Kerr | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Te Tairawhiti | Vacant | AGM Oct |
| Tai Uru | Diana Kawana | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Tai Uru | Dylan Kiriona | Apologies |
| Takitimu | Lisa Bishop | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Takitimu | Racheal Downs (Ru) | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Te Waipounamu | Tania Ambrosius | AGM Oct 2025 |
| Te Waipounamu | Sioux Morgan | Apologies |
We also wish to acknowledge the attendance of the following members from the AGM October 2025:
| EXCECUTIVE | |
| Chairperson | Gail Ambler |
| In-coming Secretary (Out-going Treasurer) | Tracy Edmonds |
| In-coming Treasurer | Jarrod Thorne |
| Outgoing Secretary | Ethan Hohneck |
| Outgoing Treasurer Support (Co-opted) | Owen Mitai-Wells |
| Patron | Shelley Hiha – apologies received |
| Kaumatua | Kahu Ripia |
| Kaumatua | Joy Ripia |
Members: Matthew Hiha, Kopiri Downs-Williams, Samuel Porter-Samuels, Lance Workman (Takitimu), Sam Richmond, Phil McConnell (No Rohe registered on attendance record), Tina Bell-Kake (Tamaki Makaurau), Oriwa Hepi (Tai Uru)
Apologies: Duncan Anderson, Warren Rhind No email details recorded on the attendance record.
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