The FAR Nominations and Remunerations Committee (NRC) announces that there are three vacancies for grower member Directors on the FAR Board, effective 1 January 2027. Paul Mackintosh will be retiring and one current grower member Director, Steven Bierema, 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 three positions. Nominations must be endorsed by at least two current levy paying Members.

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.

Find the nomination form here.

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 23 October 2026.

Contact details: Hew@waitatapia.co.nz; 027 450 9462.