64th KartSport New Zealand

National Conference: Tauranga

August 24th & 25th 2024

Conference Agenda

The 2024 National Conference Agenda is available HERE. Please note, the agenda may be updated prior to the event, so please check back on this page for the latest issue. 

Standing orders

Standing orders are available HERE. 

Reports​​​​​​​

President's Report - CLICK HERE

KSNZ Board, Official Statement - CLICK HERE

KartSport NZ Financial Performance Report - CLICK HERE

KartSport NZ Annual Financial Report - CLICK HERE

KartSport NZ 2023​​​​​​​ Conference Report - CLICK HERE

DRAFT New Constitution - CLICK HERE

Notices Of Motion

Submissions closed 5pm 21 June.​​​​​​​

Nominations For Office

  • Patron                                                           2-year term
  • National President                                      2-year term
  • Vice President                                              2-year term
  • Either Island Board Member                      2-year term

Nominations Closed 5pm June 21st 2024. The list of those nominated is posted below. 

Volunteer Of The Year

  • Nominations can be made by affiliated KartSport Clubs.

  • Nominees may come from any sector of the KartSport New Zealand community

Link to full details on VOTY process HERE

Nominations for Volunteer of the Year close on 12th July.

Photographer Of The Year

KartSport New Zealand is delighted to announce our annual competition to find the Photographer of the Year. This award is made each year at the KartSport New Zealand National Conference Awards Night.

Who will have their name on the KartSport Photographer of the Year trophy? All submissions are welcomed, and the competition is open to both professional and amateur photographers.  For full details CLICK HERE.​​​​​​​


Club of the Year

This award is presented each year on the Saturday evening of the annual National Conference of Clubs. Clubs need to display not just real KPI results but also demonstrate and display innovation, inclusion and community/stakeholder impact.The award recognises not simply just outstanding Club performance but as importantly to enable KartSport as a nation of clubs to share innovation, best practice and optimum leadership skills with the entire Karting Club family of volunteers and administrators.

Nominations for Club of the Year will close 12th July. Nominations can be made HERE.

Timetable

Friday 23rd August

Board Meeting: 9am to 5pm

Networking night: Staff/Board available from 7pm

*Informal casual get together with delegates, observers, life members, partners etc invited to attend. Celebrate the past year and engage with fellow clubs, KSNZ staff and Board members in a relaxed setting heading into the weekend.

Saturday 24th August

National Conference Day 1: 9am to 5pm

KSNZ Conference Dinner: 7pm

*1x delegate and 1x observer dinner costs covered.

Sunday 25th August

National Conference Day 2: 8am to 12pm

*Including election of officers, Notice of Motions

Detailed timetable to follow

Conference Registration

CLICK HERE -  to ensure your club/affiliated body has representation at the 2024 National Conference

Conference Accommodation 

Trinity Wharf, Tauranga

Details are included in the registration form. Please ensure that all required fields are completed.

Conference Topic Submissions

KartSport New Zealand welcomes 2024 National Conference topic idea submissions from KartSport clubs, promoters, trade and all other stakeholders.

KartSport New Zealand are keen to ensure all parties have an opportunity to have their say ahead of working with club delegates at conference to set our strategy for years to follow. Any and all ideas and submissions are welcomed. 

Submissions can be made by clicking HERE.

Networking Night

There will be a welcome/Networking Night held on the Friday Evening - 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Light snacks provided and a Cash Bar Available.

For catering purposes - If your travel itinerary allows, and you choose, to be in attendance, please advise as such on your Accommodation Form

2024 NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE

NOMINATIONS FOR PATRON

Scott McLaughlin

Nominated by:

  • KartSport Hamilton

NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT

Brent Melhop    Click HERE for Profile

Nominated by:

  • KartSport Wellington
  • KartSport Auckland
  • KartSport Nelson
  • KartSport Taranaki

Richard Bethune

Nominated by:

  • KartSport Bay of Plenty

NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT

Darren Johnson   Click HERE for Profile

Nominated by:

  • KartSport Auckland

NOMINATIONS FOR EITHER ISLAND BOARD MEMBER

Mark Barnhill      Click HERE for Profile

Nominated by:

  • KartSport Hamilton
  • KartSport Nelson
  • KartSport Superkart Drivers Club

Gareth Exton

Nominated by:

  • KartSport Bay of Plenty