Zespri Annual Meeting 2026
20 Aug 2026 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting
Our 2026 Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday 20 August at 1pm at Mercury Baypark Arena. You’re welcome to join us in person, or you can take part online. If you’re attending virtually, you’ll still be able to ask questions and cast your votes during the meeting.
Shareholders have now received the 2026 Annual Meeting shareholder letter, which is also available to view here.
Nomination forms for the Zespri Board Director Vacanies and the Directer Remuneration Committee - Shareholder Member Vacancy are available below. Nomination forms must be received by the Company by 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026.
Zespri Board - Director Vacancies
At the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting, the following directors of the Company will retire as provided for in the Company’s constitution:
- Michael Ahie (Vacancy 1 – Independent Director)
- Nathan Flowerday (Vacancy 2 – Director)
Michael Ahie and Nathan Flowerday are both standing for re-election. The Company is calling for nominations to fill Vacancy 2 – Director (Non-Independent Director).
All nominations must meet the requirements outlined in the Shareholder Letter and must be received by: 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026
Director Remuneration Committee
The Company’s Director Remuneration Committee (DRC) reviews director remuneration and makes recommendations to shareholders at the Annual Meeting.
At the 2026 Annual Meeting, Andre Hickson will retire by rotation and is not standing for re-election. The Company is therefore calling for nominations for a shareholder member of the Director Remuneration Committee. Please note that only shareholders of the Company may be nominated for this role.
All nominations must meet the requirements outlined in the Shareholder Letter and must be received by: 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026
Annual Report Request Form
Shareholders will receive the Annual Report electronically. Shareholders who wish to receive a printed copy can complete and return the Annual Report Request Form by: 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026
Voting by Corporate Shareholders
If your Zespri shares are held in the name of a company or other incorporated entity and you wish to vote at the Company’s Annual Meeting, the company or other incorporated entity must:
- vote in advance; or
- appoint a representative (proxy) to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting
Further details on voting and proxy arrangements will be provided with the Notice of Meeting.
Voting Rights
The number of votes which a shareholder may cast is one vote per ordinary share or one vote per tray of the shareholder’s historical production average, whichever is the lesser, in accordance with the Company’s constitution.
Shareholders will receive a shareholder statement later in the process. Please ensure your details are correct and contact Zespri if anything appears incorrect.
Address Details
When you receive your shareholder letter, please take the opportunity to check your contact details are accurate and up to date.
If you do not receive the letter within the next week, it may indicate that your address details are incorrect. It’s important these details are correct as we will use them to send your Annual Meeting materials.
Please note the mailing details held by Computershare may differ from those held by Zespri. If updates are required, please contact Computershare:
- +64 9 488 8777
- enquiry@computershare.co.nz
Further information
Formal notice of the Company’s Annual Meeting, including voting and proxy information, will be sent to shareholders in July.
Need help?
If you have any questions, please contact the Zespri Grower Service Centre:
- 0800 155 355
- contact.canopy@zespri.com