Document 1 – 2026 GAC appointments – newspaper advertisement
Game Animal Council Vacancies 2026
The Minister for Hunting and Fishing is seeking nominations for membership of the
Game Animal Council.
The Minister will be seeking to appoint up to four (4) members to the Council who will
collectively have knowledge and experience relating to game animals (recreational and
commercial hunting, deer farming, hunting-related tourism), farming generally, forestry,
kaitiakitanga, nature conservation, and scientific disciplines.
The Minister is also seeking applicants with a strong understanding of board functions
and previous governance experience.
Appointments will take effect from 1 July 2026 and will be for a term of up to three
years.
Nominations may be made by any person or organisation. Additional information and
nomination forms are available at www.doc.govt.nz/gameanimalcouncil/, or by
contacting [email address].
The closing date for nominations is Friday 6 March 2026 at 5pm.
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Document 2 – 2026 GAC appointments – website advertisement
Game Animal Council nominations are open
The Minister for Hunting and Fishing is seeking nominations for the Game Animal
Council in 2026.
The Minister is seeking nominations from those with knowledge and experience relating
to nature conservation, natural earth sciences, mātauranga Māori, farming,
kaitiakitanga, recreational hunting, commercial hunting, Māori hunting interests, and
tourism.
The Minister is also seeking applicants with a strong understanding of board functions
and previous governance experience.
How to apply
Any person can apply to be a councillor. Nominations close on 6 March 2026.
Apply using the online form
(preferred):
Game Animal Council - nomination form 2026 – Fill in form
Download the nomination form and return via email
(paper forms can be returned by post however email is preferred).
If you have any questions, please email [email address]
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Document 3 – 2026 GAC appointments – social media advertisement
“The Game Animal Council represents the interests of the hunting sector and improves
the management of hunting resources while contributing to positive conservation
outcomes.
Nominations are currently open for the Game Animal Council in 2026.
We are seeking nominations from those with knowledge and experience relating to
nature conservation, natural earth sciences, mātauranga Māori, farming, kaitiakitanga,
recreational hunting, commercial hunting, Māori hunting interests, and tourism.
Nominations close on 6 March 2026. Find out how to apply and more information here:
https://bit.ly/2MAQvs5”
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Document 4 – 2026 NZCA appointments – newspaper advertisement
New Zealand Conservation Authority / Te Pou Atawhai Taiao o Aotearoa Vacancies
2026
The Minister of Conservation is seeking nominations for membership of the New Zealand
Conservation Authority / Te Pou Atawhai Taiao o Aotearoa.
The Authority is a statutory public entity that provides strategic advice to the Minister and
Director-General of Conservation on conservation matters of national importance and
approves statutory conservation management strategies and plans.
The Minister will be seeking to appoint two (2) public members to the Authority. In making
appointments, the Minister will have regard for the interests of conservation, natural
sciences, and recreation. Understanding of board functions and previous governance
experience are an advantage.
Appointments will take effect from 1 July 2026 and be for a term of up to three years.
Nominations may be made by any person or organisation. Additional information and
nomination forms are available at www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-
bodies/nz-conservation-authority/, or by contacting [email address] .
The closing date for nominations is Friday 6 March 2026 at 5pm.
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Document 5 – 2026 NZCA appointments – website advertisement
New Zealand Conservation Authority nominations are open
The Minister for Conservation is seeking nominations for the New Zealand Conservation
Authority in 2026.
We are seeking nominations from those with knowledge and experience relating to
conservation, natural sciences, and recreation. Understanding of board functions and
previous governance experience are an advantage.
How to apply
Any person can apply to be a member. Nominations close on 6 March 2026.
Apply using the online form
(preferred)
New Zealand Conservation Authority - Nomination Form 2026 – Fill in form
Download the nomination form and return via email
(paper forms can be returned by post however email is preferred).
If you have any questions, please email [email address]
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Document 6 – 2026 NZCA appointments – social media advertisement
Do you have a passion for New Zealand’s natural and cultural heritage?
Nominations are currently open for the New Zealand Conservation Authority, an
independent body that advises on conservation priorities at a national level.
We're seeking those with knowledge and experience relating to conservation, natural
sciences, and recreation. Previous governance experience is also an advantage.
Any person can apply to be a member. Nominations close 6 March 2026:
https://bit.ly/2OCTUn2
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Document 7 – 2026 QEII appointments – newspaper advertisement
QUEEN ELIZABETH II NATIONAL TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENTS
2026
The Minister of Conservation is seeking nominations for membership of the Queen
Elizabeth II National Trust Board of Directors.
The Minister will be seeking to appoint members to the Board who will collectively have
knowledge and experience relating to governance, land and environmental
management, policy, planning and analysis, financial and investment acumen,
advocacy, consensus building, te ao Māori, understanding of public processes and
cultural awareness. In making appointments, the Minister will have regard for
environmental and conservation values, the interests of rural landowners, and the
interests of the Māori community.
There are two (2) vacancies on the Board. Appointments will take effect from 1 July 2026
and will be for a term of up to three years.
Nominations may be made by any person or organisation. Additional information and
nomination forms are available at www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-
bodies/queen-elizabeth-ii-national-trust , or by contacting [email address] .
The closing date for nominations is Friday 6 March 2026 at 5pm.
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Document 8 – 2026 QEII appointments – website advertisement
The Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Board nominations are open
The Minister for Conservation is seeking nominations for the Queen Elizabeth the
Second National Trust Board in 2026.
We are seeking nominations from those with knowledge and experience relating to
knowledge and experience relating to governance, financial and investment acumen,
land and environmental management, and understanding of te ao Māori.
How to apply
Any person can apply to be a member. Nominations close on 6 March 2026.
Apply using the online form
(preferred)
Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Board - Nomination Form 2026 – Fill
in form
Download the nomination form and return via email
(paper forms can be returned by post however email is preferred).
If you have any questions, please email [email address]
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Document 9 – 2026 QEII appointments – social media advertisement
The Queen Elizabeth II Trust seeks to protect and enhance open spaces of ecology and
cultural significance. Nominations are now open for the
QEII National Trust Board in
2026.
We are seeking nominations from those with knowledge and experience relating to
governance, finances and investment, land and environmental management, and
understanding of te ao Māori.
Nominations close on 6 March 2026. Find out how to apply and more information here:
https://bit.ly/4haVIk9
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