Members are advised that Mike Powell has only just written to the National Returning Officer that he wishes to withdraw from the election.
Mike was asked at the same time as the other two candidates to reconfirm his nomination before the ballots were printed and sent yet failed to do so till today.
Derek Best
National Returning Officer
Mike will be known by many of our members as a firefighter for many years, before transferring to Waitemata District as a Volunteer Support Officer.
Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.
Members are advised that pursuant to Union Rule B.15.11, notice is given for the Auckland Local Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 4 September 2025.