Python New Zealand AGM Scheduled – Nominations Open

Kia ora!

We hope you had a great break over the holiday period! As we all ease into the new year and back into familiar routines, Python New Zealand is gearing up for our Annual General Meeting.

The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, 4th March 2026, from 7:00 pm.

The meeting will be held online, preceded by an asynchronous period for voting on nominated candidates for office, as well as any motions from the committee or members.

Online voting will open from Friday, 20th February. See below for more key dates leading up to the AGM.

Motions, Meeting Links and Voting links will be distributed in due course to members via the contact address recorded in the member register (pythonnz.helloclub.com).

🗓️ Key Dates

Now – Nominations and Members’ Motions Open. See below for details on how to notify us of motions and nominations.
Monday 16th February, Nominations and Members’ Motions Close
Friday 20th February, Online Voting Opens
Wednesday 4th March, 7:00 pm – Synchronous AGM Meeting

Agenda

The business to be conducted at the AGM will be

Confirm the minutes of the last AGM and the October SGM
Adopt the annual reports from the Treasurer and President
Consider any motions
Elect officers of the Python New Zealand Committee
Consider any general business

Nominations

Email secretary@python.nz with the name and email address of the person you would like to nominate to the committee.

Note that this year, per clause 28.4 of the newly adopted constitution, all nominations are simply to become an officer of the society, with functional roles being appointed and the chairperson being elected by the committee from their number.

Get Involved!

Don’t wait for the shoulder tap. If you have ideas for the direction and future of Python New Zealand, you can nominate yourself by emailing secretary@python.nz now. Joining the committee is a fantastic way to have an impact in the community and help shape the next Kiwi PyCon conference

Everyone brings something unique to the table, and we can’t wait to see you shine!

Not a Member?

No worries! You can become a member at any point up until March 3rd and still participate in online voting.

More Info: https://python.nz/get-involved/become-a-member/

Become a Member via Hello Club

Questions?

If you have any questions about either the AGM or joining the committee, please don’t hesitate to reach out to secretary@python.nz

You can also come chat with us (the committee and the community) in the Python New Zealand Discord

Python NZ Discord

Here’s to a vibrant New Zealand Python community in 2026. 💙🧡

Ngā mihi nui
Simon Merrick
Secretary of Python New Zealand