SGM 20-03-2026, 6PM Grandstand

Kia ora koutou

Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting (SGM) of Hockey Northland will be held as follows:

Date:    20th March 2026 Time:    6 p.m.Venue: Northland Hockey Centre (under the Grandstand)

This meeting is called in accordance with the notice requirements of the Hockey Northland Constitution.

Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of this Special General Meeting is to consider and, if thought fit, pass resolutions to amend the Hockey Northland Constitution to ensure alignment with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and meet the deadline of submission by the 5th April 2026.

The proposed resolutions include:

Resolution 1:

That the amendments to Section 1 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 2:

That the amendments to Section 3 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 3:

That the amendments to Section 4 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 4:

That the amendments to Section 5 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 5:

That the amendments to Section 6 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 6:

That the amendments to Section 8 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 7:

That the amendments to Section 9 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 8:

That the amendments to Section 11 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 9:

That the amendments to Section 12 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 10:

That the amendments to Section 14 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 11:

That the amendments to Section 18 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 12:

That the amendments to Section 20 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 13:

That the amendments to Section 21 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 14:

That the amendments to Section 23 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 15:

That the amendments to Section 24 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

Resolution 16:

That the amendments to Section 35 of the Constitution, as circulated to members, be and are hereby approved and adopted

IMPORTANT:1. A copy of the proposed amendments is attached for Members’ consideration and is marked up with a yellow highlighter2. Please note that you must submit any questions or suggestions for change prior to the SGM, as the constitution must be approved on the night.3. Please note that only the business outlined in this notice may be transacted at this Special General Meeting.4. If you are unable to attend, please ensure your authorised representative is confirmed in advance with the Office via return email to this reply address.

Ngā mihi

[on behalf of Board Chairperson – Steve Shepherd]