Hyslop re-elected to board

Beef + Lamb New Zealand farmer director Nicky Hyslop has been re-elected to represent the Central South Island on the board.

B+LNZ chairman Andrew Morrison said in the election, as part of the 2022 annual meeting process, Timaru sheep, beef and arable farmer Ms Hyslop received 4113 votes, while opposing candidate Simon Davies, of Milton, received 2250 votes.

“Nicky has served on the board since 2019 and has been a highly engaged and successful director.

“I’d also like to thank Simon for his willingness to stand and for a good election. It’s great to see positions contested as it shows people see real value in the organisation and its work.

"The strength and calibre of the directors informs the positions B+LNZ takes, and I’m always heartened by the depth of experience of candidates willing to put their names forward to be part of the board.”