PLNZ AGM Agenda
to be held online 2.00pm, Thursday 15 January 2026, All members (full or additional) are invited to attend and vote
*movers and seconders will be added during the meeting
The Executive Committee for 2025 - 2026 can be viewed here
1. Welcome & Karakia - Joann Ransom, PLNZ Chair
2. Chair's comments - Joann Ransom
3. ED Comments - Mandy Henk, PLNZ Executive Director
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the 2024 AGM
Motion: To confirm the Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting as a true and accurate record of its proceedings.
Moved:
Seconded:
5. Receive the 2025 Annual Report
Motion: To accept the 2025 Annual Report as read.
Moved:
Seconded:
6. Receive 2025 Audited Financial Accounts
Motion: To accept the 2025 Financial Accounts as read.
Moved:
Seconded:
7. Appointment of Financial Reviewer
Motion: To authorise the Executive Committee to select and appoint an appropriate auditor or reviewer for the 2025/26 Financial Accounts.
Moved:
Seconded:
8. Election of PLNZ Chair Elect
Motion: That the membership elect the Chair-Elect for the coming term, effective immediately.
Tiffany Rawlings, Manager Library and Archive, Masterton District Council
Moved: Siren Deluxe, Kāpiti Coast District libraries
Seconded: Brian Anderson, Porirua City Libraries
9. Election of PLNZ Treasurer
Motion: That the membership elect a new PLNZ treasurer, effective immediately.
Irene Wilson, Manager Outreach and Community Libraries, Dunedin Public Libraries
Moved: Fiona Knudson, Manager Content and Access, Dunedin Public Libraries
Seconded: Lynn Vare, Manager City and South Dunedin Libraries, Dunedin Public Libraries
10. Announcement Regional Representatives for 2025/26
1. RETURNING: Northland – Glenn Davidson - Libraries Manager, Whangārei District Libraries
2. RETURNING: Auckland - Dany Miller-Kareko - Te Wāhanga Oranga Hapori Lead & Coach | Manurewa-Papakura-Franklin Local Boards - Auckland Council Libraries
3. RETURNING: Waikato Bay of Plenty - Julianne Wilkinson, Kaihautū: Te Aka Mauri | Director: Te Aka Mauri, Rotorua Library
4. NEW IN POSITION: Central North Island – Nicola Saunders, Libraries Manager, Napier City Libraries
5. RETURNING: Wellington, Wairarapa & Chatham Islands, Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, Kāpiti Coast District Libraries
6. NEW IN POSITION: Upper South Island – Luke Sole, District Libraries Manager, Waimakariri Libraries
7. NEW IN POSITION: Lower South Island - Paula Mitchell, Community Engagement Librarian, Queenstown Lakes District Libraries
Click the image or HERE to download the 2025 Annual Report
11. Review and Set Subscription Rates for 2026/27
That the Full Member fees remain as they are, comprising a combination of base fee and population fee. The Additional Member ($0) and Associate Member ($75) fees to remain at 2018/19 levels.
Moved: Seconded:
12. Any Other Business
No other business was raised by the Membership.