Under the provisions of Clause 23 of the Pork Industry Board Regulations 1999, notice is hereby given of the forthcoming election for one producer representative Director in Region 2 on the New Zealand Pork Industry Board for the period 1 August 2023 until 31 July 2026.

New Zealand Pork is now calling for nominations.

David Lawton has advised that he is willing to be re-nominated for a further term on the Board.

Registered producers wishing to make a nomination have up until 12.00pm noon on 28 April 2023 to submit their nomination.

To nominate and second a Director, a farmer must be registered for the region in which the election is taking place, however, the person being nominated does not need to reside in that region, nor do they need to be a farmer.

The roll for eligible voters will be available for inspection from 8 May 2023 until 17 May 2023 at the office of the New Zealand Pork Industry Board, Unit 2A, 9 Sir Gil Simpson Drive, Burnside, Christchurch.

The closing date for receipt of voting papers is 12.00pm noon on 28 May 2023 and the results will be sent out on 29 May 2023.

Nomination forms are available on request from New Zealand Pork Industry Board, PO Box 20176, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8543. Attention: Returning Officer. Telephone: (03) 357 1407. Email: elections@pork.co.nz.