CENTRAL BRANCH TO HOLD TWO ELECTIONS
The NZPFU Northern and Southern Branch Returning Officers have declared the Branch Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries unopposed,
and the Central Branch Returning Officer has declared the Branch Vice President elected unopposed with the Branch President and Secretary
positions to be contested. Please see the attached declarations:
- Northern Branch Returning Officer's Declaration
- Central Branch Returning Officer's Declaration
- Southern Branch Returning Officer's Declaration
Congratulation to the following who have been elected unopposed and will continue on the National Committee post 1 August 2026:
- Northern Branch President Jeff Shrimpton, Northern Branch Vice President Terry Bird and Northern Branch Secretary David Phillips
- Southern Branch President Graeme (Norm) Gilroy, Southern Branch Vice President Aaron McKay and Southern Branch Secretary Mark Leonard
- Central Branch Vice President Tony Adie
The Central Branch Returning Officer has also declared elections for the Branch President and Branch Secretary positions:
Nominees for the Central Branch President (in alphabetical order) are:
- Tony Adie
- Mark McLean
- Rik Walsh
Nominees for the Central Branch Secretary (in alphabetical order) are:
- Robert Hutchison
- Anthony Sealey
Any withdrawal from either election is requested to be done in writing to the Returning Officer no later that 0900 Monday 8 June 2026.
The elections will be held electronically. The elections will open at 0900 on Monday 22 June and will close 1700 on Monday 27 July 2026. More information on the election process will be sent out to the Central Branch membership shortly.
All elected officials (unopposed or otherwise) will take up their positions on 1 August 2026.
In unity,
Wattie Watson
National Secretary
