Nomination and election of Board Directors: by 29 July

Vegetables NZ Board Directors are elected by registered members of Vegetables NZ. Any member of Vegetables NZ is eligible to nominate, second a nomination, or be nominated for the position of Director. 

All nominations must be seconded by a member of Vegetables NZ. Nominations must also be signed by the nominee to confirm that they are willing to stand. 

Click here for the nomination form 

Vegetables NZ’s Constitution & Rules, Clause 6.1(a), provide for the Board to comprise between six and eight individuals, holding office from time to time as the Directors.

There is an annual retirement by rotation (every three years) for Directors. Directors who are retiring by rotation and are available for re-election, do not need to be nominated.

• Brendan Balle: retires by rotation and is available for re-election
• Jay Clarke: retires by rotation and is available for re-election

Allen Lim retires by rotation and is not seeking re-election while Nick Pollock has resigned. This creates two vacancies on the Board. 

Rob Lindsay is currently a Board appointed Director who seeks election. Rob has a Board nomination for the current period. He will stand as a covered crop representative in the coming election for a three year term.  

When do nominations open and close?

Nominations are open. They close at 5pm on Tuesday 29 July, which is 28 days before the AGM. 

Where do I send nominations?

Completed nomination forms should be returned to Vegetables NZ, either by emailing: andrew.bristol@freshvegetables.co.nz or by post: Andrew Bristol, Vegetables NZ, PO Box 10232, Wellington 6140.

Will there be a vote?

If there are more nominations than positions available, registered members of Vegetables NZ will be asked to vote.

Timeframe 

Tuesday 29 July	Director nominations close
Tuesday 5 August	Voting papers for Directors sent to members (if required)
Tuesday 19 August	Voting closes (if required)
Tuesday 26 August	Results announced at the Vegetables NZ AGM, being held in Wellington as part of the Horticulture Conference