Four candidates for two M&W NZ Director positions

Media Release

21 January 2010

Four candidates for two Meat & Wool New Zealand Director positions

Nominations for the farmer-elected Meat & Wool New Zealand Director positions in the Western North Island and Central South Island electorates will ensure an election in both this year, as they come to the end of three year terms.

In the Western North Island, Kirsten Bryant of Fordell and Tony Gray of Pohangina Valley have been nominated. The electorate has been represented in the current term by Ron Frew who did not seek re-election.

Central South Island incumbent, David Douglas of Oamaru will be challenged by Anne Munro of Fairlie.

Meat & Wool New Zealand General Counsel, Dave Harrison said one director is required for each electorate and the election will be conducted by postal and internet vote. Only registered voters in each electorate are eligible to vote and voter registration forms can be obtained from Electionz.com by calling the freephone 0508 666 336. Registrations must be returned by Wednesday 10 February.

Voting papers will be sent out on Tuesday 16 February and must be lodged by Wednesday 10 March, which is Election Day.

Election inquiries should be directed to the Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, freephone 0508 666 336.

No remits have been lodged for consideration at the Meat & Wool New Zealand AGM which will be held at Te Kuiti on 24 March.

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