The President of the New Zealand Pony Clubs Association is a respected figurehead who represents the voice of our members and community at the national level.
Responsibilities
Engagement: Build and maintain strong connections with members, clubs, and areas across the country.
Leadership: Chair and preside at General Meetings, ensuring fair and effective discussions.
Representation: Act as a national ambassador for NZPCA, promoting our vision, mission, and values.
Collaboration: Attend Board meetings to provide insight and perspective from the wider membership (note: the President does not hold voting rights at the Board, except as outlined in the Constitution).
Term of Office
The President is elected by Delegates at the Annual General Meeting and serves a three-year term.
Governance Context
While the President works closely with the Board and Head Office team, the position is distinct from the Board and is focused on connection, representation, and leadership of the NZPCA community.
1946-49 GMS Kelly
1949-54 RS Pilmer
1954-63 DM Lamb
1963-68 CE Levin
1968-72 TJ Atchison
1972-76 HJ Talbot
1976-81 LI Murdoch
1981-85 Mrs V N Johnson
1985-90 RR Matthews
1990-93 PR Page
1993-96 Mrs P A Roke
1996-99 MH Pryce
1999-02 JG Barkman
2002-05 Mrs BJ Harvey
2005-10 Mrs NA Williams
2010-13 Mrs MC Steiner
2013-17 Mrs H A Grant
2017 - 2019 Geraldine Rae
2019 - 2022 Jane Simpson
2022 - 2025 David Gibbons