NZDFA Executive Committee and Selection and Appointments Panel, and the Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) Board are open for nominations around February/March each year.
We encourage anyone who would like to be involved in the industry at another level, or knows of someone who would be a great representative of the industry, to consider nomination for these roles.
Nominations for the 2025/26 year
NZDFA positions
There are four NZDFA appointed positions up for nomination as they become available by rotation (appointment by nomination and election, if necessary), and one producer representative to the Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) board.
The following members are up for re-election or retirement:
- Andrew Peters (SAP, elected 2023)
- Donald Whyte (SAP, elected 2023)
- Mark McCoard (EC, elected 2023)
- Justin Stevens (EC, elected 2023, not seeking re-election)
The NZDFA needs leaders to maintain an effective voice for farmers at the industry level, pan-agricultural sector level and with regional and central government so we encourage you to think about any of these positions.
This is a chance to shape the association's future and have a say in the industry as well with all positions responsible for appointing our four producer representatives to the Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) board.
Deer Industry New Zealand – NZDFA appointed board member
The DINZ board guides the actions that DINZ is taking to accelerate the industry recovery and give confidence that we have a sustainable and profitable future.
There are two Producer Representative position vacancies due to retirement by rotation from the DINZ Board:
- Hamish Fraser (DINZ Board Producer Rep, appointed 2022)
- Jacqueline Rowarth (DINZ Board Producer Rep, appointed 2022)
Nominees will have an opportunity to address the NZDFA AGM in May and will be interviewed in June by the NZDFA SAP to decide on the best candidate.
Interviews for the DINZ board position will be held week commencing 9th June (this will be confirmed as soon as possible).
Have your say in the industry’s future and consider a nomination for the Deer Industry New Zealand board.
Nominations must be received at the DINZ office (email: lindsay.fung@deernz.org) by 5pm 4 April 2025.
Nomination forms and further information
2025 Nomination Forms
NZDFA Executive Committee nomination form
SAP nomination form
DINZ Board nomination form
NZDFA AGM
NZDFA nomination rules and instructions
Rules and amendments to the voting guidelines
Further information
Nomination forms can be requested from the NZDFA office (phone: 04 473 4500; email: lindsay.fung@deernz.org).
Nominations must be received at the DINZ office (email: lindsay.fung@deernz.org) by 5.00pm Friday, 4 April 2025.
If you would like to indicate your interest, or talk to someone in confidence about these positions, please get in touch with NZDFA Returning Officer Lindsay Fung on lindsay.fung@deernz.org or 027 668 0141.
If you would like to discuss the positions with a current EC or SAP member to get an understanding of first-hand experience, please get in touch
2024-25 Executive Committee, L-R: Evan Potter, Karen Middelberg, Mark McCoard, Justin Stevens.
2024 Results
- NZDFA Executive Committee: Evan Potter (appointed, 2 year term) and Karen Middelberg (elected unopposed, 2 year term).
- NZDFA Selection and Appointments Panel: Dave Lawrence (elected, 2 year term) and William Oliver (re-elected, 2 year term).
- DINZ Board: One producer-appointed vacancies – John Tacon (3 year term).
*2025 results will be updated after the 50th AGM on 14 May 2025.
NZDFA Constitution
Approved at a Special General Meeting on 13 October 2022. Click here to view
