More Grants, Discounts & Impact
MORE Grants, Discounts & Impact
for WEL Energy Trust
Introducing Team MORE. We’re standing in the WEL Energy Trust elections with a promise to deliver more grants, discounts and impact across the whole community. We’re passionate locals united by one goal: creating better outcomes for the people of the WEL region, in Hamilton and the Waikato.
A vote for the MORE team will help us support households, community organisations and initiatives that impact the region.
Committed to delivering MORE!
Meet the team
BMS(Hons) FCA FCGNZ CMA
Alan Chew
Born into abject poverty, I came to the Waikato in 1975. The Waikato gave me everything, and I have spent 40 years giving back.
I founded Houston Technology in 1986, the region's longest-established IT firm, leading in AI and medical automation.
Fourteen years on Trust Waikato and WEL Energy have given me a businessperson's view of community need. Re-elected 2023 as the highest-polling candidate, my team delivered: grants up 61%, electricity discounts up 41%, distributions up 48%, including a 35.8% discount lift for 2026/27.
Still more to do - responsibly putting the trust's $80m of long-idle reserves to work, while growing and protecting the asset for future generations. With a looming recession and rising electricity prices, More matters more than ever.
I am proud to stand with the More Grants, Discounts & Impact Team - the most credentialed team in the election. Please re-elect Alan Chew. Vote the More team.
MCom, CFInstD
Rachel Afeaki
Elected in 2023 and subsequently re-elected annually as Chairperson over the past three years, I have proudly led an awesome team that has delivered outstanding results and impact; community grants increased by 61%, electricity discounts by 41%, and total distributions by 48%. We also secured a further 35.8% increase in electricity discounts for 2026/27 to help ease rising economic and household costs.
A Chartered Fellow Director with 25 years of governance, business and community leadership experience, I remain committed to disciplined stewardship, transparency and collaboration to ensure consumers and communities benefit from strong financial returns and long-term community investments.
There is MORE to do. We must responsibly leverage the Trust’s $80+ million in reserves whilst protecting the asset for current and future generations.
Please vote Rachel Afeaki and the MORE Grants, Discounts & Impact Team for proven leadership, credibility and impact.
BMS FCA CMInstD
Natasha Harvey
I believe the benefits of WEL ownership should flow back to the people and the communities of the Waikato.
As a Chartered Accountant with 20 years’ commercial experience, and more than a decade serving on boards across community and charitable organisations, I understand how strong financial stewardship and disciplined decision-making can create meaningful community outcomes.
I want to help ensure the Trust continues delivering meaningful value through increased discounts, sustainable community investment, and strong support for local organisations. As living costs continue to rise for many Waikato households and community organisations, responsible governance and long-term thinking matter more than ever.
I’m proud to stand with the MORE Grants, Discount & Impact Team - combining proven leadership, business expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering lasting benefits for our region.
Please Vote Natasha Harvey and the MORE Grants, Discounts & Impact Team.
Marie Hamilton
My Name is Marie Hamilton and I've proudly called Hamilton home for more than 47 years. I'm a wife of 25 years to Ryan, a mother of three adult children and a long-time small business owner with deep roots in our community. For over 20 years, I've owned and operated successful homeware, florist and cleaning businesses. Helping grow franchises across Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland. Running businesses through both good and tough times has given me real-world experience in budgeting, financial discipline, staff leadership and delivering value for customers. I'm actively involved in the community through volunteering, local organisations and a proud foundation member of the Ruakura Rugby Football Club.
I believe WEL Energy Trust needs practical governance focused on outcomes, responsible stewardship, strategic investment and ensuring support reaches the people who need it most.
Please vote Marie Hamilton and the More Grants, Discounts & Impacts team.
MBA BPharm MInstD
Kesh Naidoo-Rauf
Do you want MORE DISCOUNTS, MORE GRANTS and MORE IMPACT?
I’m Kesh Naidoo-Rauf; a mum, pharmacist, business owner and experienced governor. Hamilton Kirikiriroa welcomed me and my family; this is home. I care deeply for our children’s future and the city we leave them.
I believe in creating the best possible opportunities for everyone – regardless of age or ethnicity. I can’t promise to change the world, but I promise to listen, absorb information, ask questions and work hard for you. I genuinely care and help people for a living.
As a former Hamilton City Councillor, I led the Community and Grants portfolios. I understand the unique pressures facing our different communities - organisations, sport and cultural groups, facilities and parks, struggling households and inequities across the city.
I have the skillset needed to strike a balance between MORE DISCOUNTS and MORE GRANTS, ultimately leading to MORE IMPACT.
