2025 MOTORSPORT NEW ZEALAND CONFERENCE & AGM
We are excited to welcome our Competition and Official Licence Holders to attend the 78th MotorSport New Zealand Conference & AGM. This is a historic moment in the history of the sport in New Zealand as it is the first time our Competitors and Officials are invited to be a part of this important weekend.
The information in this document sets out a new way for you to engage in shaping the future of our sport and the benefits you can gain from it. From collaborative discussions to presentations from experts – there is plenty to learn and ways to contribute like never before.
If you have further questions or would like to know more about the MotorSport New Zealand Conference & AGM, please reach out to morgen@motorsport.org.nz.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for these events is required along with a valid MotorSport New Zealand Competition or Officials licence at the time of the Conference & AGM. Registrations can be submitted via your MotorSport Online profile, by finding the “78th MSNZ Conference & AGM” event on the events calendar and clicking the “Enter” button as if you were entering an event.
Included in your registration is a full lunch and Service Park drinks (Friday only).
Registration Fees (per person), including GST:
- $195.00 – Friday Conference only
- $195.00 – Saturday AGM only
- $315.00 – Two-Day Package: Friday Conference, and Saturday AGM
Registrations must be submitted by 4th April 2025. A late fee will be applied to registrations received after this date. No registrations will be accepted on the day.
EVENT DETAILS
FRIDAY CONFERENCE
Friday’s Conference is all about coming together and strengthening our sport for the future. In a new format for 2025, attendees learn from a range of informative presentations from experts and take part in collaborative discussions about shaping the future of MotorSport New Zealand.
Already confirmed for the 2025 Conference are presentations from sponsorship expert Mike Keech and leading health and safety lawyer, Brett Harris.
MotorSport New Zealand will be holding a session on our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, how we’ve developed it and our plans to implement it.
More sessions will be announced in the build-up to the conference, but it’s safe to say there will be huge value for Licence Holders and Member Clubs alike.
‘Service Park’ drinks, a mainstay of the Friday Conference, will once again round out the day. This is a great opportunity for you to network and catch up with other passionate people whilst enjoying a drink. Drinks are included in your registration fee.
SATURDAY CONFERENCE & AGM
A finance seminar and the 78th Annual General Meeting will take place in the morning, with the aim for formalities to be concluded by lunchtime.
Please note: whilst attendance for Type B Members (Licence holders) is permitted, Type B Members are not eligible to vote on matters in the AGM.
ACCOMMODATION
MotorSport New Zealand has negotiated a discounted room rate at the Four Points by Sheraton just a 5min walk to the Conference, AGM and Awards Venue. Bookings are to be made directly with the hotel and are available on a first-in-first-served basis. No rooms are ‘on hold’ for this event, so prompt booking is encouraged in order to take advantage of this discounted rate.
Click here for further information about the Four Points by Sheraton and the special offer.
BOARD & ADVISORY NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
The 78th MotorSport New Zealand Conference, AGM and Awards Evening will be held on 23-24 May in Auckland. Member Clubs have received all the latest information regarding these events, however, MotorSport New Zealand would like to further advertise the elected Board and Advisory Commission positions that are vacant.
These elected positions shape the future direction of our sport, so if you’re passionate about growing motorsport please consider standing for a Board or Advisory Commission position. If you have any questions about what it means to be elected to one of these positions or the expectations of these roles please contact Wayne Scott, Interim CEO, at wayne@motorsport.org.nz.
Nominations & Acceptance of Nominations are due by 4:00pm, 4 April 2025.
BOARD ELECTIONS:
At the 78th Annual General Meeting the following Board positions are available. If you wish to stand for election to the Board or President, please contact your member club which can submit a nomination for you.
- Board Member – 1 position available
ADVISORY COMMISSION ELECTIONS:
MotorSport New Zealand’s four sporting Advisory Commissions are democratically elected annually at our AGM. Below is a summary of the positions available in the upcoming election. If you wish to stand for election to an Advisory Commission, please contact your member club which can submit a nomination on your behalf.
- ClubSport – 2 positions available
- Historic – 2 positions available
- Race – 2 positions available
- Rally – 2 positions available
BOARD POSITIONS
| Board Member | One position available | Mark Mallard has completed his second consecutive term of office and is eligible for re-election. |
Scott O’Donnell and Daniel Gaunt stay on as Elected Members.
Ron Mackersy and James Dicey stay on as Appointed Members.
ADVISORY COMMISSION POSITIONS
| ClubSport | Two positions available | Glenn Howden and Paul Walbran have both completed their first term of office and are both eligible for re-election. |
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Helen Cameron and James Storey stay on as Elected Members. |
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| Historic | Two positions available | Leon Hallett has completed his first term of office and is eligible for re-election.
Richard Hainsworth, who filled this position from Wayne Perkins, is eligible for re-election. |
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Bruce Dyer and Tim Hill stay on as Elected Members. |
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| Race | Two positions available |
Nathan Pilcher, who filled this position from Adam Simmons, is eligible for re-election. Jeff Braid has completed his second term and is eligible for re-election. |
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Richard Kelly and Blair stay on as Elected Members. Additional Member, Howard Atwill – Circuit Operators Representative, stays on. |
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| Rally | Two positions available |
Brian Budd has completed his first term of office and is eligible for re-election. Dave Robb, who filled this position from Chris Ramsey, is eligible for re-election. |
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Craig Jessop and Tony McConachy stay on as Elected Members. Additional Member, Steve Foster – NZRC Representative, stays on. |
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