Spark New Zealand announces 2025 annual meeting details, board re-elections

Spark New Zealand will hold its 2025 annual meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:30 am (New Zealand time) at the Conference Centre, 50 Albert Street, Auckland. Shareholders can attend in person, virtually, or by telephone. Key resolutions include the re-election of Lindsay Wright, Tarek Robbiati, and Vince Hawksworth, all of whom were appointed during 2025 and are considered independent.

Additionally, shareholders will vote on the re-election of executive director Jolie Hodson and non-executive director Justine Smyth, who also serves as chair. Justine Smyth intends to serve for up to 12 more months to support the transition to a new chair. All re-election resolutions require approval from more than 50% of votes cast.

The meeting will also address the authorization for directors to fix the auditor's remuneration for the ensuing year, with Deloitte automatically reappointed as auditor. Shareholders can submit questions in advance or during the meeting. Proxy appointments must be received by 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.