GENERAL
Will Tūhono give my information to anyone else?
Which organisations will be able to use the Tūhono service?
How have Māori been consulted?
I am registered with Tūhono but I have heard nothing from my Iwi
I am not Māori so why have I received a Tūhono Consent Form?
I am on the General Roll so why have I received a Tūhono Consent Form?
REGISTRATION
GENERAL
What is Tūhono about?
Tuhono is an advocate for and contributes to a network of Maori individuals, iwi and other entities who wish to engage with each other in fostering our identity, wellbeing and potential, primarily through the following objectives,
- Spiritual and cultural wellbeing
- Education and personal development
- The relief of poverty through developing potential
- Enhancement of and benefit to the community
- Inclusive access, participation and accountability
These objectives are also reflected in Te Pae Tawhiti which are aspirations Tuhono believe are shared by Maori.
Will Tūhono give my information to anyone else?
Under the privacy act, it is illegal for Tūhono to pass your electoral information onto anyone or organisation other than the ones you have indicated when you register. This will include government agencies, private companies and individuals. Tūhono will monitor the privacy performance of the organisations to which it provides information, and will stop giving information to any organisations that breach privacy principles and protocols.
Which organisations will be able to use the Tūhono service?
Your contact information will only be sent to the organisations you select.
How have Māori been consulted?
The Tūhono Trust conducted two major rounds of consultation with Māori groups in 1997 and 2000. It also consulted with iwi about the proposed service in September 2003. Nearly 90% of responding iwi confirmed their support for, and their intention to use the Tūhono service.
I am registered with Tūhono but I have heard nothing from my Iwi
First check that Tūhono has your correct contact details by logging onine or call us toll free on 0800 160 088.
If your contact details are correct, then you will need to enquire directly with your Iwi as to why you have received no information. Each Iwi has different communication methods and timings. Contact details for Iwi are listed on our website or you can try calling directory on 018 for a telephone number.
I am not Māori so why have I received a Tūhono Consent Form?
If you have received a Tūhono Consent Form because the Electoral Enroilement Centre (EEC) of New Zealand has you listed down as being of Māori descent. If this is incorrect simply indicate on the Form that you are not of Māori descent, sign and post back OR call the EEC on 0800 367656 to update your details. This will ensure that you will not continue to receive a Tūhono Consent Form.
I am on the General Roll so why have I received a Tūhono Consent Form?
You have received a Tūhono Consent form becuase the Electoral Enrolement Centre (EEC) has you listed as being of Maori descent. All voters of Māori descent on both the Māori roll and General roll receive a Tūhono Consent Form.
REGISTRATION
How do I register?
The are 2 ways you can register
- Register through the post
- Register online using a whanau members TIN number
Register Through the Post
To register through the post you must be 18 years of age or older and of Māori descent. Request a Tūhono COnsent Form be sent to you by calling the Electoral Enrolement Centre on 0800 367656.
Register Online
Using a whanau members TIN (Tūhono Identification Number) register online. You must first make sure that the person whose number you are using has updated their details online and that they have set up their password. They can do this online as well - set up password.
How do I update my address?
You can update your address in 2 ways.
- Through the post
- Online
Update my address through the post
Call the Electoral Enrolement Centre (EEC) on 0800 367656 to update your address. If you have already updated your address with the EEC your Tūhono record will automatically be updated.
Update my address online
Log on using your TIN and password and edit your address details now.
Why should I register?
The main advantage for you is that your contact details are automatically updated every month, when you update your electoral details. The Electoral Enrolement Centre in turn is updated by the:
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Ministry of Transport
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Land Transport
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Department of Internal Affairs (Deed Poll, and Births, Deaths and Marriages)
How does registration work?
When you register with Tūhono, your name and contact details go into a National database or master database. The Iwi that you affiliate to can access your information online, but only those Iwi you select on your form can access your information, no-one else! Your privacy and the security of your information is number one priority for Tūhono.