The 109th National Council will be held over two days, 4 and 5 November 2025 at Sky Stadium in Wellington. 

Planning is underway and this page will be updated as more information is confirmed and made available. Please keep checking back.

Page last updated: 10 October 2025

Important - Please read!

Voting for the National Vice President election is now underway

Under the provisions of the RNZRSA Constitution, voting must be conducted in accordance with the remote voting process set out in clauses 18.40 to 18.54.

This means all votes must be submitted by post, by email or by hand, to the Chief Executive prior to National Council to be counted.

All postal votes must be sent to National Office no later than Wednesday 25 October 2025. 

Votes submitted by email or by hand must be received by National Office no later than Monday 3 November 2025.

See below for more details.

Elections

Nominations for the National President and one (1) National Vice President position closed on 16 September.

The Forum Eligibility Committee have reviewed and confirmed all nominations meet the eligibility criteria.

Please click here to access the full voting instructions and to download the voting form.

Registration

Registrations are now open for in-person and online attendees.

Please register your attendance by completing the online form found here

Delegates

In accordance with RNZRSA Constitution para 18.30, each Association and Affiliate member may register one delegate and up to two observers to attend National Council.

Notices of Motion

Notices of Motion have been reviewed by both the Presidents' Forum and the Board. 

Notices of Motion accepted for consideration at National Council will be available in the Notice of National Council released on 14 October 2025.

Items for General Business

Associations and Members wishing to raise a matter for discussion during the General Business portion of the AGM can do so using the form available for download at the bottom of this page.

Once completed, the Form must be emailed to the Chief Executive no later than 1200hrs on Monday 3 November.

All items submitted will be reviewed by the Presidents' Forum and the Board and submitters will be notified of whether or not their item will be included in the AGM the evening prior to National Council.

Those who submitted accepted items will have up to five minutes to outline the matter during the AGM.

Voting

Voting rights at National Council are set out in para 18.37 of the RNZRSA Constitution.

Each Association shall have two votes, to be cast by their Delegate during the AGM.

No proxies are permitted.

Accommodation and Transport

Associations and Affiliate members are responsible for organising transport to and around Wellington, and accommodation for their delegate and observers.

Parking

A limited amount of parking is available at Sky Stadium during the working hours of National Council. If you require parking at the stadium, please complete the registration form found here. 

Overnight parking is not available at Sky Stadium. Associations are responsible for organising overnight parking for attendees.

Meals

Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the venue on both days of National Council. Associations are responsible for providing all other meals for their delegates.