The nomination and voting process
Each year DairyNZ holds an election process whereby levy-paying farmers who are also members of DairyNZ Inc vote for who they would like to represent them on the DairyNZ board. This ensures the board members represent our 10,500 levy-payers.
2026 director elections
On Monday 3 August 2026 we will open nominations for positions on the 2026/27 DairyNZ Board and Directors’ Remuneration Committee.
All farmers paying a levy on milksolids to DairyNZ and who are members of DairyNZ Inc are eligible to stand for election for the Board of Directors and the Directors’ Remuneration Committee positions. Candidates must be nominated by two DairyNZ levy payers.
If nominations exceed the number of available vacancies, elections will be held in October.
Our annual meeting
The 2026 annual meeting will be held on Wednesday 4 November. Details of the event will be posted closer to the time.
DairyNZ Annual Report 2024-2025
Resources
Annual Report
Download the full version of the DairyNZ 2024-2025 Annual Report here.
