Template - Endorsement Letters for Iwi, Hapū and Marae

Purpose: To support iwi, hapū and marae in endorsing candidates for school board elections

Steps:

1. COPY + PASTE the template to a new document and make any edits to the kupu to ensure it sounds like you

2. Edit the bold text to fit your iwi, hapū, candidate and kura/school information

3. Change document text colour to black

4. SAVE AS PDF + SEND to the candidate

Template 1: Reo Māori

[Iwi, hapū, marae tohu]

[Tauparapara, mihi]

Tēnā koutou,

E tautoko ana mātou, a [iwi, hapū, marae] i te tū a [Te Kaitono] mō te poari o te kura o [ingoa o te kura]. He ngākau māhaki, he mātātoa, he kanohi kitea i te hapori mō te painga o te katoa.

E whakapono ana mātou ka whai hua, ka ao ngā wawata o te kura me ā tātou tamariki ki te eke ia ki te ohu nei.

Ngā mihi, 

[Ingoa o te tangata, te rōpū rānei]

Template 2: English

[Iwi, hapū, marae tohu]

[Tauparapara, mihi]

To Whom It May Concern,

We, [iwi/hapū name], proudly endorse [Candidate Name] as a nominee for the [School Name] school board. [He/she/they] is a trusted member of our community who demonstrates leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to the educational aspirations of our iwi.

We believe [Candidate Name] will contribute positively to the governance and strategic direction of the school, upholding values that reflect our shared whakapapa and vision for the future.

Nā mātou,

[Signatory Name & Role]

OR click here to download an editable word document file.