Beef + Lamb New Zealand Director Elections

19 January 2012

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Director Elections

Nominations have now closed for the two farmer-elected positions on the Board of Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

Three nominations have been received for the Northern North Island electorate. The candidates are Robert MacNab of Ngaruawahia, James Parsons of Broadwood (incumbent) and Kevin Robinson of Thames.

Three nominations have been received for the Northern South Island electorate. The candidates are Andy Fox of Amberley (incumbent), Jeremy Rookes of Amberley and Phil Smith of Culverden.

The election will be conducted by postal and internet ballot. Voting papers, along with information about the candidates will be sent to registered electors on 15 February 2012.

Only registered electors can vote and farmers can check they are on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Electoral Roll by calling the Election Helpline 0508 666 336.

Election Day is 8 March 2012.

About Beef + Lamb New Zealand:
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd is the farmer owned industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd invests farmer levies to help develop a growing sheep and beef industry providing sustainable returns for future generations. Beef + Lamb New Zealand has four programmes – Farm, Market, People and Information – to deliver innovative tools and services to support informed decision making, and continuous improvement in market access, product positioning and farming systems for New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.

For more information visit www.beeflambnz.com.

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