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This week’s notices:
New Zealand Meat Board Annual Meeting and voting information
Voting information for the New Zealand Meat Board Annual Meeting will begin arriving in farmers’ mail boxes over the coming days. The Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 12pm. All supporting information for the Annual Meeting, including registering to attend the meeting, can be found by visiting www.nzmeatboard.org/annual-meeting-2026. Voting closes at 2pm, Tuesday 3 February.
B+LNZ RMA reform webinars
The Government’s reform of the RMA is one of the most important pieces of legislation for the farming sector as this framework determines the use of productive resources. As part of B+LNZ’s farmer engagement on the proposed replacement for the RMA we’re hosting two webinars for farmers to hear about the Government’s proposals and what it means. There will be Q&A and opportunity to inform B+LNZ’s submission. Webinar dates: 28 January (lunchtime) and 4 February (evening). Both webinars will cover the same content. Register here. A recording will be available on our RMA webpage, which includes updates, B+LNZ’s initial analysis, a farmer survey, and how to contact the Policy Team to share your thoughts.
B+LNZ releases sector updates
B+LNZ and MIA released the latest Red Meat Report in December which is available to read on the B+LNZ website. This joint publication is a bi-annual update on key areas of work and initiatives within NZ’s red meat sector, including trade, environment, innovation, research, and people and training. Read the report here.
Sheep advisory group seeking new members
B+LNZ is inviting applications to join the Sheep Genetics Advisory Group (SGAG). The group provides a platform for diverse viewpoints and engaged discussion to help inform B+LNZ genetics’ decision-making. Members include stud breeders, commercial farmers and industry professionals, and are selected through an expression of interest process. Applications close 31 January. Apply here.
Māori Agribusiness Wānanga in Awarua
In November last year, B+LNZ partnered with Ngāti Mahia Investments to host a Māori Agribusiness Wānanga (meeting) in Awarua. The event brought together farm managers, landowners, and local business operators to connect and network. Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) staff also attended and shared insights with participants. You can read their recap of the day on the KMR website.
WRONZ Board vacancy
Wool Research is seeking an additional Director with strong governance experience, commercial acumen, and a solid understanding of research and commercialisation to help drive innovation in New Zealand’s strong‑wool sector. This is a one‑year appointment (with potential extension) and involves around seven Board meetings in Christchurch each year. Applications close 16 February 2026. Enquiries and applications to Tim Lonsdale, General Manager, at [email protected]. For more information, access the job description here.
Applications open for B+LNZ Generation Next
Applications are now open for B+LNZ’s Generation Next programme – a six-month personal development journey for future sheep and beef farmers. Build technical skills, leadership capability, and industry connections. Open nationwide, apply on B+LNZ’s website. Applications close 20 February 2026.