TECT TRUSTEE ELECTION 2026
EXPERIENCE
THAT COUNTS
EVERY PART OF OUR COMMUNITY COUNTS
What I'll stand up for
TECT touches every corner of the Western Bay. I'll bring sound judgement to how we grow the fund, and heart to how we share it.
LOCAL SPORT
Backing the clubs, fields and volunteers that keep our region active and connected.
ARTS & CULTURE
Championing the events, venues and creativity that give the Western Bay its character.
CHARITIES & SOCIAL GOOD
Supporting the frontline organisations helping those who need it most.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMY
Strong, financially sustainable community groups, and a fund that keeps growing for generations.
WHY TECT MATTERS
One of our region's most important assets
$1b+
Stewarded for the community
$39m+
Available for grants this year
$228m+
Distributed since 1993
3 of 6
Trustee seats up in 2026
Protecting and growing that capital base, so it keeps funding sport, arts, health, social services and the environment, is one of the trustees' most important job. My career as an investment adviser has involved understanding client needs and growing their wealth to achieve their long term objectives, a skillset well suited to growing community wealth at TECT.
Experience that counts
Through governance roles with Waipuna Hospice Foundation, Tauranga Arts Festival and Priority One, I've seen first-hand the difference our community organisations make — and the increasing pressures they face. As a Tauranga resident and father of two teenagers who've grown up here, I care deeply about the future of our region and ensuring TECT continues to make a meaningful difference.
I'm an Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners with 20 years of investment management experience, alongside broad governance and commercial board experience. I'd bring sound judgement and financial expertise to the board - protecting your rebate while growing the fund that supports our community. I'd be grateful for your vote.
Meet Jon
Hear why Jon is standing, what he'd protect, and what he'd change, in his own words.
ENDORSEMENTS
Backed by people who know the work
“TECT needs trustees with strong financial skills, proven governance experience and deep community connections. Jon Murie brings all three, and I am very pleased to endorse him.”
Bill Holland CNZM, LLB — Former Chair, TECT
“Jon’s a top man – hard-working, community-minded, and he’s across the numbers. He’ll listen, ask the right questions and make a very good TECT Trustee. He’s got my vote.”
Peter ‘Blackie’ Blackwell QSM,
Long-serving TECT Trustee
HAVE YOUR SAY
How to vote
Every enrolled resident of Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty District can vote. It takes two minutes, online.
1
Watch for your pack
Voting packs are posted from late September to everyone on the local electoral roll.
2
Vote online
Follow the link in your pack and vote for up to three trustee candidates.
3
Count on Jon
Include Jon Murie in your three, and vote early, in the first week.
