Are you, or someone you know, interested in being on Consumer NZ’s board? Board members are paid a modest fee and meet seven times a year split between Wellington and via remote links. Usually held the last Friday of the month. In 2026, we have one vacancy.

If you’re a paid Consumer member you’re entitled to:

• be nominated as a candidate for our board elections

• nominate other members as candidates

• attend our AGM and other special general meetings

We’re looking for nominees with:

• A concern for and knowledge of consumer-protection issues, and the welfare of consumers

• No conflict with Consumer’s aims and objectives

• Experience or understanding of governance as a board member

We value a diverse range of experience on our board. In addition to the criteria above, we would be particularly interested in strategic thinkers with the following experience:

• Consumer advocacy and the needs of low-income New Zealanders with a focus on energy

• Community engagement, particularly with Māori, Pasifika, Asian, youth and disability communities

• Professional experience in an industry that has a high impact on New Zealanders and their consumer needs, such as energy, telco, banking or insurance

• Not for profit fundraising

• Experience of consumer law, or legal avenues for advocacy

If you need a form posted to you, please call us on 0800 266 786.

If you need a form emailed to you, please make your request to miranda@consumer.org.nz . Complete the form and email it to info@consumer.org.nz or post the form to PO Box 932, Wellington 6140.

Completed nomination forms must reach us by 3pm Friday 6 March 2026

Digital and postal voting will begin in April. The results are announced at Consumer’s AGM on June 26, 2026. The three-year terms of those elected start then.