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The FAR Nominations and Remunerations Committee (NRC) is calling for nominations to fill four grower director positions on the FAR Board from 1 January 2026.
The FAR Nominations and Remunerations Committee (NRC) announces that there are four vacancies for grower member Directors on the FAR Board, effective 1 January 2026.
Two current grower member Directors, Steve Wilkins and Guy Wigley will be retiring, and one current grower member Director, Val McMillan, is seeking re-election for a further three-year term. There is also one new grower member Director position to be filled.
The NRC is calling for nominations to fill these four positions. Nominations must be endorsed by at least two current levy paying Members. The nomination form can be found at the bottom of this page.
Under the FAR Rules the FAR Board shall comprise of seven to 10 Directors, of which up to three may be Appointed. Board Directors shall hold their position for a maximum of 3 terms, each of 3 years, unless advised otherwise. The NRC will put forward the name(s) of the preferred candidate(s) to the Members' Council for final selection.
Further information is available from Hew Dalrymple (see contact details below).
Nominations must be received by Hew Dalrymple, Chair of the NRC, by 12.00 pm, Friday 10 October 2025
Contact details: Hew@waitatapia.co.nz; 027 450 9462