Four farmer candidates have also put their name forward for the three seats on DairyNZ’s directors’ remuneration committee.
Results from the double election would be announced at the DairyNZ Annual General Meeting in Morrinsville on October 13.
The farmers seeking a four-year term as a DairyNZ director were vying for election following chairman John Luxton and directors Michael Spaans and Ben Allomes retiring by rotation.
Luxton was standing down from the board after 12 years of service.
The Board of Directors’ candidates are:
– Murray Jamieson (Hamilton)
– Steve Hines (Mangakino, Waikato)
– Elaine Cook (Hamilton)
– Grant Wills (Walton, Waikato)
– Ben Allomes (Woodville, Palmerston North)
– Michelle Wilson (Waihi, Waikato)
– Kevin Ferris (Te Awamutu, Waikato)
– Greg Maughan (Marton, Manawatu)
– Michael Spaans (Te Aroha, Waikato)
– Kevin Old (Lincoln, Canterbury).
The second election was for three members of the directors’ remuneration committee (DRC), which annually reviewed and recommended changes to directors’ payments and other benefits.
The four DRC candidates are:
– Chris Lewis (Pukeatua, Waikato)
– David Gasquoine (Matamata, Waikato)
– Gerard Wolvers (Te Awamutu, Waikato)
– Harry Rich (Taupiri, Waikato).
Electionz.com returning officer Anthony Morton encouraged farmers to have their say.
“It’s easy to vote and quick to do. Farmer levy payers can vote by the internet, post or fax – or in person at the AGM. These candidates will represent dairy farmers nationwide so it would be great to see a strong turnout of voters,” Morton said.
All dairy farmers who pay a levy on milksolids can vote for their preferred candidates.
Voting opens when packs, with candidate profiles, will be sent to levy paying farmers on September 14.
