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Nominations for candidates for the 2025 director elections are now open and will close at midday 20 December 2024. The two elected directors will serve three-year terms, effective from 25 March 2025.
Once the candidates are confirmed, ballot papers and voting forms will be issued to eligible voting members in February 2025. The voting period will run until midday 17 March 2025. After voting has closed, results will be confirmed on Monday 24 March 2025.
Nomination forms can also be requested by emailing iro@electionz.com, or by calling the Returning Officer on 0800 666 029.
The QEII National Trust Board is responsible for executive control and management of the QEII National Trust.
Our Board is made up of six directors. The Minister of Conservation appoints four directors who have the right mix of environmental and conservation values, and who can reflect the interests of rural landowners, and the interests of the Māori community. QEII National Trust members elect the remaining two directors.
Where can I find the candidate handbook?
The candidate handbook outlines all the information candidates need for the 2025 QEII director elections. It is available here.
Who can make nominations, be nominated and vote?
Only members of QEII (current honorary covenantors, life members, financial members, or an officer of a corporate member) can make a nomination or be nominated and vote in the elections.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes, of course. Eligible members may put themselves forward for consideration and do not need to provide a nominator.
I’m a financial member, do I need to do anything?
Your financial membership must be current on 23 December 2024 and must not expire before 24 March 2025 to be eligible to nominate, be nominated, and vote.
What skills should candidates have?
Directors should have some or all of the following skills:
What duties do board directors have?
Elected Directors must represent all members and not any other organisations or special interest groups that they may be affiliated with.
The Board usually meets five times a year for Board meetings, which are held in various locations around New Zealand. Directors may also need to attend events, and if appointed to a sub-committee, may be required to attend further meetings for sub-committee business.
The QEII National Trust Board is a governing board. Details about the Trust Board’s role and functions can be found in the QEII National Trust Act. You can view the Act here.
Are directors paid?
Directors currently receive a fee of $11,000 per annum
plus reimbursement of costs relating to Board business.
Where can I get a nomination form?
Nomination forms can be requested by emailing iro@electionz.com, by calling the Returning Officer on 0800 666 029 or online here. A printable version of the form can also be downloaded here.
How do I submit a nomination?
Each nomination must be made on an official nomination paper. Completed nomination forms need to be submitted to the Returning Officer or online, which can be done by email to nominations@electionz.com. Nominations must be made by midday on 20 December 2024.
Other queries
For any other queries relating to the nomination and election process, email the Returning Officer on iro@electionz.com or phone 0800 666 029.
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