MainPower Trust Elections
Trustee Elections
There are seven Trustees of the MainPower Trust, all of whom must be Qualifying Customers of MainPower. Trustee elections are held every three years, and prior to each election up to three Trustees will retire (generally the longest-serving), although they can stand for re-election if they wish.
Trustees are responsible for administering the Trust Fund in accordance with the powers, duties, and other requirements of the Trust Deed.
Nominations to fill any Trustee vacancies are called for from MainPower’s Qualifying Customers. Only Qualifying Customers on the Roll as at midnight on the day six weeks before the election date shall be eligible to nominate a candidate, be nominated, or vote on the election of Trustees. Nominations must be accompanied by a candidate resume and must be nominated and seconded by a MainPower Qualifying Customer.
Voting is by postal vote or online.
March 2026 Trustee Election
Candidate nominations for 2026 Trustee election
Nominations for the 2026 MainPower Trust election open in January.
Key dates:
- 8 January 2026 Nominations of candidates open
- 23 January 2026 Nominations of candidates close
- 9 February 2026 Voting opens
- 6 March 2026 Voting closes and election result posted
If you’re excited to step up and help shape the future of MainPower and North Canterbury, please download the candidate handbook and nomination form below. If you have any questions, please email us at info@mainpowertrust.co.nz.
