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On behalf of the board, I would like to take this opportunity to firstly acknowledge the outgoing President and Secretary-General for their service to the party over the last term.

It was a very challenging period for the party, and it is due to the hard work, resilience and loyalty of our party membership that we are in a position to look forward to a strong and successful future.

The New Zealand First Board has begun working on several particularly important areas of focus which include an election review, regional electorate planning, and the AGM 2021 coordination.

A big welcome and thank you to the incoming Secretary-General Holly Howard for stepping forward and filling the vitally important role.

As the acting president, I will be working closely with Holly during this next phase building up to and focussing on the pivotal Party AGM that will be held next year.

Lastly, being appointed as the acting president is a great honour and responsibility.

I have been a member of the party for more than a decade with experience as a previous board member, vice-president, and member of parliament, and look forward to the year ahead for the party.

On behalf of the board, I would like to sincerely thank all candidates, members and supporters for your hard work and loyalty throughout this challenging year.

Wishing everyone a happy festive season and a prosperous new year.

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Darroch Ball

Acting President

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Authorised by Holly Howard, 91 Makino Road, Feilding 4702