Annual General Meeting 2026
Our Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 13th October 2026 in Deacons Kitchen, The Riverhead, 33 York Terrace, Riverhead.
The AGM gave full members an opportunity to provide feedback on the annual business plan, strategy, and budget. Members were encouraged to attend and partake in the decision making.
The following documents were approved by members at the AGM:
Member approved AGM Minutes 2025
AGM 2026 draft minutes for approval
Member Approved Business Plan 2027-2028
Member Approved Annual Budget 2027-2028
Annual Report 2025-2026
Special Resolutions
Three special resolutions were discussed at the AGM, related to establishing honorarium payments for Executive Committee members.
Special Resolution 1: That North West Country Incorporated approve the assignment of an Honorarium programme for
Executive Committee members as per the BNW Honoraria Policy 2026.
Special Resolution 2: That North West Country Incorporated approve the payment of Honoraria for Executive
Committee members to be back dated to 1 July 2026.
Special esolution 3: That North West Country Incorporated adopt the North West Country Incorporated Constitution 2026 including amendments and updates relating to the inclusion of the provision of honoraria for officers.
Under the North West Country Incorporated Constitution a Special Resolution is considered passed if it is voted in by a majority of full members in attendance at the AGM.
See the Member Approved Honoraria Policy here.
See the member approved NWCI Constitution 2026 here.
Calling for Tourism North West Sub-Committee Members
We are accepting nominations for mana whenua representatives and tourism operators to join the Tourism North West sub-committee. Nominations will be accepted at the Business North West AGM 2026.
The Tourism North West operational model can be viewed here. For more information see our Tourism North West page.
Submit your expression of interest to be nominated onto Tourism North West by contacting Danielle Hancock, General Manager, via email.
Join The Committee
We currently have a vacancy for an executive committee member for Parakai and can accept nominations for other areas. If you wish to be considered for an Executive Committee position please complete the nomination form and return it to the General Manager.