Executive meeting held at Cargills Hotel, 678 George Street,
Dunedin. December the 7th, 8th, and 9th 1998.  

Present: Chairman Mr. Russell Berry, Vice Chairman Mr. Terry
Gavin, Mr. Don Bell, Mr. Tony Taiaroa, Mr. Lin McKenzie, Mr.
Bruce Stevenson and Executive secretary Mr. Harry Brown.

1. Welcome and call to order.

The Chairman welcomed all the Committee to the meeting and
declared the meeting open at 1.30pm on Monday the 7th of
December.
 
Apologies.

No apologies were received.                      

2. Conduct of meeting.
Start / finish times
5.30pm tonight. 
Start 8.00am Tuesday.
Finish 5.00pm.
Start 8.00am Wednesday.
Finish Wednesday pm.

Confirmation of agenda.

Items not being raised elsewhere to be added to the agenda

NBA Structure.
Liaison with MAF and the NBA
Internal loyalties.
Nutritional Foods Association
Australia food Association
Comb honey from Australia.
Port of Entry for small boats.
Bio Security Protocol Living Modified Organisms.
Photocopy costs.
National good for the industry.
Road User Charges.

Reordering of items.

3. Minutes.   

Confirmation of the September meeting 7th 8th and 9th 1998.

Terry Gavin Moved, Tony Taiaroa Seconded, That the President
be authorised to sign the above Minutes as a true and
accurate record of that meeting.

Motion Carried.

Matters arising from those Minutes that won't arise
elsewhere in the meeting.

There were no matters arising.
  
4. Finance.

Lin McKenzie Moved Terry Gavin Seconded, That we move into
Committee.

Motion Carried.

Tony Taiaroa Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That we move out
of Committee.

Motion Carried.

(Outcomes.)

Terry Gavin Moved, Don Bell Moved, That the Executive
secretary be authorised to liase with AgriQual in an effort
to improve the integrity of the Apiary register.

Motion Carried.

Outstanding levy payers for 1998.

A total of 74 levy payers owe the NBA $14,568.00. 

All but one of these people has committed to payment by the
end of December.

The Executive secretary will contact the Branch Secretary as
to the ability of this person to pay. 

Bruce presented a spreadsheet-formatted budget for the NBA,
which had budget figures for 1999, and the year 2000.
Russell agreed that the possible increase of $5.00 per
apiary was in line with his earlier budget for the NBA.

Executive secretary reported on the trends over the
decreasing number of levy payers. The Commodity Levy was
based on being able to collect from Aprox 1300 levy payers.
The 1998 numbers will end up at about 787 levy payers not
1027, as we believed at the start of the year. 

Outstanding levy payers for 1997 are with the Debt
collection agency. 

Finance:
Cheque register:
Cheque numbers   000437 - 000 466. 

Tony Taiaroa Moved, Don Bell Seconded That all payments made
by the above Cheque numbers be approved.

Motion Carried. 

Cheques numbers  000467 - 00049.

Terry Gavin Moved, Bruce Stevenson Seconded, That all
payments made by the above Cheque numbers be approved.

Motion Carried.

Cheques numbers  000492 - 000516.

Terry Gavin Moved, Tony Taiaroa Seconded, That all payments
made by the above Cheque numbers be approved.  

Motion Carried. 

Photocopying costs.

Bruce asked the question, should the NBA purchase their own
Copier on a rent to own basis, after three years we would
have paid for the copier and own it.   In light of the
contract that exists between the NBA and TIP for the
provision of services, Bruce queried whether or not it is
acceptable for TIP to make a profit on the provision of that
service. Current cost.10 cents per copy.

Bruce, Russell, and Harry will work on the issue of a
photocopier i.e. should the NBA purchase their own machine.
What are the true costs to copy? These three people will
report back to the Executive. Should a profit item be built
into the copy costs? Executive secretary to look at the
possible reduction of costs. The brief is to also look at
what is being copied.

Branch Presidents letter. 

The Executive secretary said he had evaluated the concern of
a Branch President on meeting procedure.

The Executive secretary said his investigation did not
support the concerns of this member.

It was agreed that the Executive secretary would write to
the member and report the outcome of his investigations. 

Presidents Honorarium.

The President said he would not accept an increase
considering the current financial position of the NBA. 

Terry Gavin Moved, Lin McKenzie Seconded, That the
Presidents Honorarium for 1999 remains as is.

Motion Carried.   

Meeting venues for 1999.

It was agreed that the North Island Executive (and the
Marketing Committee Chairman) would meet with Dr Peter Molan
at Waikato University to show the NBA support for his work.

Executive secretary is to write to Dr Molan asking if he
would be free in January to meet with some of the Executive.
 
It was agreed that the Executive May meeting would in
Wellington on the Monday 17th, Tuesday the 18th Wednesday
19th of May in Wellington. 

The meeting recommended that the Executive secretary is to
write to the Southern North Island Branch inviting them to
meet in a social format on the Tuesday evening to discuss
local and national issues. Local Amateur clubs are to be
invited as well.

Executive secretary to organise accommodation. 

It was agreed that the July meeting would be in Ashburton on
Sunday the 11th of July before the specialities meeting 12th
and 13th of July 1998.

Meeting was adjourned at 5.15pm.

Meeting reconvened at 8.15am.

AFB Dog update.

Lin briefed the meeting on the issue. Permission has been
given for the use of irradiated material for training but
Lin said he was very disappointed at the length of time it
had taken to receive permission and the project had lost
momentum due to this.

Restricted Zones.

Terry briefed the meeting on the restricted zones and MAF RA
would carry the costs for 1999.

Code of practice. (Remit from Conference)

Southland Branch will re visit this issue in the winter when
their members are not so busy. Russell has written a series
of articles starting with the February Beekeeper magazine to
stimulate debate.

NBA Draft Research Policy.

Dr Mark Goodwin's Draft discussion paper had been circulated
to the Branches and relevant industry people some comments
have been received. 

Don Bell Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That we adopt this
report.

Motion Carried. 

The Executive secretary is to write to Mark and commend him
on the work done. The Executive secretary is also to ask
Mark if there are any changes that he would like to make
before it is re circulated to Branches and individuals for
comments.

The Executive secretary is to copy the revised version from
Mark and send one copy to each Branch encouraging them to
read it, circulate it and encourage them to make comments to
Mark.

ARAC Committee.

Executive secretary is to write to Mark  to establish how
the new committee is working.

Privacy Issues.

A concern was raised that the beekeepers who had hives
stolen had their Code numbers circulated on e-mail without
the permission of the owner. Was this a breach of Privacy?

Bruce to write to Murray Reid to clarify that his AAOs are
fully conversant with permitted uses of the apiary register
which now allow members of the public to apply for
information on codes so as to identify owners of apiaries.

Appointment of a Returning Officer for the 1999 Executive
Election.

Terry Gavin Moved, Russell Berry Seconded, That the
Executive secretary be appointed as the Returning Officer
for 1999.

Motion Carried. 

Election dates for the following year.

It was agreed that the Nomination form would be placed in
the April Beekeeper magazine (Wednesday the 15th). 

Close off for the acceptance of nominations, 5.00pm Saturday
the 16th of May.

Voting forms to be mailed out by the 23rd of May.

Voting forms returned by the 5.00pm Wednesday the 23rd of
June.

Proposed Rule change and Remits for 1999 Conference.

Close of date for Proposed Rule changes, 9am Saturday 29th
of May 1999.

Close off date for Remits for 1999 Conference, 9am Saturday
29th of May 1999.

Trade Barriers.

Terry tabled a letter that he had written to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade re trade barriers for NZ bees and
sought assistance in removing those barriers. Russell has
also written along the same lines to them.

Russell said he had had a long discussion with Dr Jim
Edwards re import barriers and requirements in relation to
export Markets and how they could be removed. He suggested
that there should be pressure from importers to help with
access for bees and bee products. Jim said that the US
market was being taken up by Mr. Jim Bolger on the NZ
beekeepers behalf. 

Russell said that he felt that EU requirements for NZ should
be based on the amount of Honey we exported to the EU rather
than the amount of Honey the country produces.

Russell said he had discussion with Dr Jim Edwards on MAF
recovering the cost of meeting the EU requirement from the
exporters, as this was the simplest method of recovering the
expense of this requirement, this cost should not be borne
by the NBA. He said Jim will brief the meeting tomorrow to
update the Executive on this and other issues.

Russell requested the Executives' support to write to the
Korean Embassy, and Mr. Jim Bolger, (US market) to assist
the NZ beekeepers access to these markets.

We need to be aware that Jim Edwards's time was now a cost
recovery item (i.e. we have to pay market rates if we use
him).

He also tabled a letter to Mr. Jim Bolger seeing if the NBA
could assist him in obtaining access to the US Markets,
there had been promised access for a number of years to this
market without success.

Meeting adjourned at 10.10am

Meeting reconvened at 10.25am.

What is the NBA role in relation to representation of
Members? 

Lin said that he felt we should convey to Jim, the NBA had
no statutory authority and maybe out of order in paying the
EU pesticides testing from the Administration budget, we
were forced into a corner. Are we able to collect this money
under the Commodity Levies Act?

Should this in fact come out of the Marketing budget as this
is a market access issue?

It was agreed that we would relay to Jim, that the Executive
has no authority to generate the revenue, this is a direct
responsibility of the exporters

Discussion was sought on the issue of exporting of bees and
bee products led to agreement that we represent the owners
of apiaries who are, after all the levy payers. 

It was noted that the Marketing Committee had agreed that
their role was to represent the levy payer. (Refer November
1998 Marketing meeting minutes).

It was agreed that we need to be discuss the issue with Dr
Jim Edwards then to write to Minister Luxton, copy to Barry
O'Neil, Jim Edwards, the known Exporters, the JAG Chairman
relaying the Executives position.

All these issues will be discussed together later in the
meeting.

Conference calls.

Russell Berry Moved, Lin McKenzie Seconded, That all sub
committees, wherever possible, refrain from using the
current conference call medium and use the three way calling
system as used by the NBA Executive.

Motion Carried. 

Adrian Robinson and Alan Leddy (Aetna Health Ins) joined the
at meeting at 11.30am to discuss health insurance for NBA
Members on a group Health Plan.

Full discussion took place on the Benefits to the members of
the Association.

Some of the points covered.

Waiver of three month stand down clause.

They would look at picking up some of the minor conditions
that a NBA member may have.

Aprox 7% discount to the NBA members.

The NBA would not have to collect the monies due from NBA
members.

They need to know when a members leaves the industry.

Covers surgical and non-surgical.

Need a list of the NBA Members for auditing purposes.
(Privacy issues).

The Attendees said they would come back with a package for
the Executive to pursue which would give the NBA more
advantages.

Meeting adjourned at 12.30pm.

Meeting reconvened at 1.20pm.

The Chairman welcomed a previously invited guest, Mr. Ian
Spence to the meeting in and observer role and the Chairman
said he would welcome some comments on the local issues when
requested.

Library report.

Terry Gavin Moved, Don Bell Seconded, That we adopt the
library report.

Motion Carried. 

The Editor is to publish John's request for some assistance
in locating some missing magazines to complete the
collection that the library has.

John Heinemann joined the Executive for an evening meal last
night as a thank you for the work carried out now and into
the future.

PMS Review Committee.

Bruce said a letter had been sent to AgriQual re the intent
for them to start work as at the 1st. November 1998. The NBA
will receive the first invoice from AgriQual for the work
carried out on behalf of the NBA.

The lists of 'authorised persons' have been sent to
committee members in the various regions for correction and
are being returned, albeit slowly.

Terry reported that we are still waiting for the draft of
the 'specifications of competence' for standards setting for
the TB NPMS authorised persons.
 
Disputes arbitrator. 

Russell reported that Mr. Keith Herron has accepted the
position of Disputes Arbitrator as recommended at the
September Executive meeting.

Administration payment.

The Executive secretary raised the raised the question, that
he understood that he had an agreement or understanding with
the NBA that they would provide TIP with additional revenue
in relation to the provision of administrative services for
the PMS. It was agreed that the Terry and the Executive
secretary would establish from the Minutes what was the
understanding of the agreement. The Executive secretary
would also establish the increased workload from the PMS.

Publications report.

Tony briefed the meeting on costs etc. Budget v Actual was
under budget.

He also briefed the meeting on an article that was too long.
The writer was given the opportunity to reduce the size of
the article to be able to go into the magazine.

The budget for 1999 is being set and a number of different
options for printing have been received and will be worked
through. 

Lin agreed the Profile magazine would be ready for the
printer in January.

Jonathan Puller briefly joined the meeting and presented a
report on Overseas Threats to the NZ Beekeeper. Executive
secretary to circulate this to the Executive.

Peter Sales and Blair Dale joined the Executive meeting at
2.00pm and were welcomed by the Chairman.
 
Editorial Standards are still being developed for the
magazine. The Publications Committee will present these to
March Executive meeting.  

Allan McCaw and Fergus McKenzie joined the meeting at 2.25pm
and were welcomed by the Chairman.
  
Marketing Committee Report (49.5) 

Don Bell Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That we adopt the
Marketing Report.

Motion Carried.  

It was agreed that the Marketing Committee need to develop a
policy on how to handle closer working relationships with
other Honey Boards / Authorities.

Marketing Committee Report (48.2).

Terry Gavin Moved, Lin McKenzie Seconded, That we adopt the
Marketing Committee Chairman's report.

Motion Carried. 

Approval was requested for the Marketing facilitator to be
able to carry out work for other members of the NBA as per
the guidelines laid down by the Marketing Committee
Chairman. The Chairman must approve any work that is to be
carried out. The Executive approved for the Committee to go
down this path if they choose to do so. Any monies obtained
from this initiative come back to the NBA.

Meeting adjourned at 3.00pm

Meeting reconvened at 3.20pm.

The Chairman asked for input from the attendees to the
Executive meeting on the use of the Marketing Facilitator as
suggested above, or on any local issues or concerns. 

It was agreed that the use of Bill as suggested was a
generally well received initiative to utilise his skills.

Tony to take back to the Committee that there are some
concerns with item 1,2, and 3 in the report.  
 
Marketing Committee Budget for the first three months of
1999. (47.5).
 
Don Bell Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That we adopt the 1999
Marketing Plan and the proposed expenditure for the first
three months of 1999 and to advise the Committee that the
proposed budget will exceed the Commodity Levies (of in
general) 20% allocation for Marketing.

Motion Carried.  

Some comments from the local Branch members.

The comment was made that the Branches near the Otago Branch
had not been invited to meet with the Executive in the
evening.

It was agreed that the Executive secretary would write to
all Branches near where the Executive meeting is being held
to assist the organising Branch in inviting them to apply
for an invitation from the organising Branch to attend the
meeting with the Branch in the evening. It is intended that
the Branch meeting with the Executive in the evening should
be relaxed and informal, to ensure all parties can achieve
the maximum advantage of the meeting.

What authority does the PMS Review Committee have to
allocate funds and make decisions?

All funding allocation is the responsibilities of the
Executive of the day.

The Executive must advise the industry as soon as possible
what is happening in relation to the possibility for an
increase in the Apiary Levy in the very near future.

Should a retainer (and not the full levy) be paid on
seasonal sites i.e. a site that is not used for a number of
years may attract a fee of say $10.00?

It was suggested that the levy may have to increase by $5.00
per Apiary site and how did the meeting feel about this.
Providing the justification was communicated to the
membership it may be accepted, but again it may not be, but
you must communicate to the industry the possibility for an
increase and the reasons why as soon as possible. 

The increase is mainly a catch up on the decrease in Apiary
numbers. (I.e. we expected to be able to levy 1300 levy
payers but in reality there under 800 leviable beekeepers
for 1998. 

Bruce to write an article for the February Beekeeper
outlining the reasons for an increase.

A vote of thanks was extended to Allan McCaw for his efforts
over many years on behalf of our industry.

Remit 7 from Conference.

Sent to the Canterbury Branch for input and they will be
addressed in the off season to try and find an equitable
type of levy.

Remit 8.

Sent to the Southland Branch for input. They will review it
in the winter and advise their recommendations.

Remit 10.

No action required at this stage.

Remit 11.

Russell is to write a number of articles to stimulate
discussion; the first will be published in the February
issue of the Beekeeper.

Remit 12.

Terry reported that he had discussion with Border control in
Auckland and Whangarei and they confirmed that Training
Programmes for the people concerned were underway.

National Good of Beekeeping to NZ.

Terry said we need to keep pushing the value of bees to the
NZ economy. He suggested that a group should be established
to collect all the information available.

Transgenic Plants.

The meeting was not aware of any development areas that are
not covered to deny bees access.

Port of Entry Issues.

Terry suggested that a proposal should be made that Opua be
the major first Port of call. This year there is an
expectation of 600 boats calling in from overseas 1500
expected in 1999 and 2000 boats in the year 2000. (It should
be a free Port, no charges to clear the boat).

Terry Gavin Moved, Tony Taiaroa Seconded, That NBA requests
the government to encourage the use of Opua as the sole port
of entry for small boats entering New Zealand waters and
that Whangarei and Auckland only maintain an emergency
capacity.

Motion Carried. 

Terry Gavin to action this Motion.

Honey to Australia.

The concern was raised that people are still having
difficulty in taking packed NZ Honey into Australia. It was
felt that maybe the managers had not explained the position
to the Border Control people

Meeting adjourned at 5.25pm to meet with the local Branch.

Meeting reconvened 8.20am.

New Road Charges.

Concerns were raised over the proposed Road User Charges and
decreasing rates.

It was agreed that Lin would approach Ivan Dickinson and
have Ivan choose a North Island person to work with him and
prepare a submission to the Draft Proposal of decreasing
rates and increasing road user charges.  

Marketing Facilitator Review.

It was agreed that the Executive secretary would ask Bill
and Jane if they were available to attend the March
Executive meeting in Nelson.

Questions were asked as to Russell's reluctance to have a
Contract with the Facilitator. Russell said he wanted a
Contract with the Facilitator, but it must have performance
criteria etc in it. Steve and Jane are currently working on
a Draft Contract and the Executive look forward to receiving
and evaluating this document.

Russell asked that it be recorded that he apologises for
sending a fax to the Marketing Committee Chairman early in
morning of the Marketing meeting. 

Marketing Committee Submission P 167 (49.2).

Tony Taiaroa Moved, Don Bell Seconded, That we adopt the
submission prepared and presented by Bill Floyd to the
Australian and NZ Food Authority. (Re claims about food).

Motion Carried. 

Terry's Submission to P181.

Don Bell Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That we adopt the
submission that Terry  presented and had sent to the
Australian NZ Food Authority on the NBA Behalf.

Motion Carried.

1998 Annual Report.

The Executive secretary presented the Draft Annual Report
for 1998 and asked for some input by the 21st of February so
the final report can be approved at the March 1999 Meeting.
This is confidential to the Executive at this stage.

MAF RA EU negotiations.

Some concerns were raised over negotiations between the two
parties and a lack of confidence between the parties.  

It was said that we need to develop an effective
communication link between MAF RA and the NBA, which was
acceptable to the industry.

Russell asked the meeting if they were happy for him to
Chair this discussion. The meeting agreed that he remain in
the Chair.

It was agreed that MAF RA is there to facilitate the
Government (of the day) policy.

Meeting adjourned at 10.05am.

Meeting reconvened at 10.20am.

Terry Gavin chaired the meeting.

Marketing Committee.

It was noted from the September meeting that Steve Olds and
Graham Cammell were to be approached to establish if they
would be part of the Marketing Committee, both had accepted
the offer.

Terry Gavin Moved, Tony Taiaroa Seconded, That the
appointment of the above people to this Committee be
endorsed.

Motion Carried. 

Minister Luxton letter (45.1.)

It was agreed that we receive Minister Luxton letter in
relation to the EU cost recovery.

Russell and Don rejoined the meeting at 10.35am. 

Russell resumed chairing the meeting.

MAF RA EU negotiations (continued).

It was agreed the NBA does not have the mandate to represent
Exporters of bees or bee products. The NBA represents the
levy payers.

It was suggested that maybe the Trustees could assist with
the payment of the 1998 EU costs.

It was agreed that we would advise Dr Jim Edwards, that we
believe the NBA has no statutory authority to recover the
costs of meeting the EU requirements.

Marketing Committee.

Tony Taiaroa Moved, Don Bell Seconded, That Tony takes the
following suggestion back to the Marketing Committee, That
the name of the Committee be changed to the Marketing
Research Committee.

Motion Carried.

It was felt this better explained the role of this
Committee.
 
Dr Jim Edwards and Tracy Grosse (MAF RA) joined the meeting
at 11.25am and were welcomed by the Chairman to the meeting.

Jim said he wished to brief the Executive on the changes
happening and to allow the industry to plan for the future.

Tracy said the proposed new Animal Product Act (now the Meat
Act) currently under development, would affect the
Beekeeping industry. This will include the rollovers from
the Apiary Act.

This is part of the new partnership, where the Government
recognises that beekeepers are the experts on the Beekeeping
business and not the Government of the day. 

The Animal Products Act will cover a range of items as
diverse as Beef to Chocolate biscuits.

MAF RA will continue to be the independent authority for
evaluation of exports to overseas markets. There will be one
general Export Certificate for honey with clip on's for
special needs as required by some countries  

Risk management plans will need evaluation and validation by
a verification Authority. 

It is believed that a Bill before the Government at the
moment will combine MAF and the Health Dept. The Health
Department will look after health issues only.

A New Zealand Standard will be developed and anything
outside of this will be an add on.  The Standard when
developed will show what each country requires.   If an
exporter wishes to export to a country, such issues as
labelling for the specific product the exporter is exporting
will be available. It must be fit for the purpose it is
intended for.

It is planned to have the Draft Bill presented to the Select
Committee before Christmas. The plan is the Act would be in
place by 1st of November 1999. It is believed there will be
up to a three-year implementation process. 

Jim spoke about the MAF RA risk analysis work underway. He
will report back on the progress from time to time. Cost
recovery for MAF RA will be in place for the 1999 -2000
financial year. Jim will circulate a discussion document to
the Executive over the next day or two. He will be
requesting submissions in relation to this initiative.

Russell said he believes the NBA does not have the statutory
authority to collect export costs from exporters, Jim agreed
with this. Don commented that maybe MAF RA should collect
the monies involved in meeting the EU requirements. 

It was suggested that MAF RA should consult with the
exporters to overcome this problem. Jim will circulate the
Cost recovery paper to known exporters, including the JAG
Chairman for their information, and seek submissions. 

Jim accepted and undertook to establish who the exporters
are and to follow the suggestions of the Executive to have
the exporters made responsible for the EU costs
requirements. It was suggested that  AgriQual could do this
as part of the certification of exports with an added on
cost to cover the AgriQual work.

Jim has completed the list detailing the origin of the
samples required to be collected.
 
It was agreed that the NBA was not responsible for the
collection and testing costs, this is an exporters / MAF RA
issue. MAF RA should be negotiating with the known
exporters.

The Executive secretary is to write and advise the known
exporters of this decision (copy to Jim)

Don to prepare a Draft letter to Minister Luxton re his
comment (45.1) that the NBA is responsible for the exporters
of bee products.

Jim and Tracy left the meeting at 1.00pm  

Meeting adjourned at 1.00pm.

Meeting reconvened at 1.35pm.

The meeting was joined by Mr. Robert Davidson who was
welcomed by the Chairman who thanked him for making the
effort to meet with us in Dunedin.

Terry Gavin Moved, Tony Taiaroa Seconded, That we move into
Committee.

Motion Carried. 

Russell Berry Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That we move out
of Committee.

Motion Carried. 

Mr. Robert Davidson left the meeting at 3.05pm and the
Chairman again thanked him for the exciting ideas he shared
with the Executive in confidence.

Meeting adjourned at 3.05pm.

Meeting reconvened at 3.16pm

Late Remit.

The feeding of honeyed water to birds.

Lin is still to write an article for the "Straight Furrow"
magazine and other relevant magazines, warning of the
dangers of this activity.

NBA Web Page. (www.nba.org.co.nz)

Bruce reported that the NBA PMS Web page was up and running.

Lin said he was concerned, though he was to be involved in
this issue, he wasn't involved till it was underway. Russell
said it was important that no information on the page would
adversely affect the NZ Beekeeping industry, particularly in
the Export area. Bruce confirmed that the NBA controls this
page. He is to advise what has been the cost to the NBA for
Mr. Wallingford to input this information.

NBA Structure.

A discussion paper was received from Don Bell. (27.11.98)

Don Bell Moved, Terry Gavin Seconded, That this Executive
appoint and accredit a representative to function in an
official, liaison role between the NBA and appropriate
agencies of the Crown. In particular the Regulatory
Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Motion Carried. 

Russell Berry Moved, Lin McKenzie Seconded, That this
Executive appoint and accredit, Terry Gavin and Don Bell to
function as the official liaison between the NBA and the
Ministries of the Crown.

Motion Carried. 

These people will have the ability to co opt as required.

Don Bell Moved Russell Berry Seconded, That the Executive
addressed the concerns over the apparent delays in actioning
the distribution of the September Executive meeting minutes
and the legal opinion. 

Motion Carried.  

Hawke's Bay Branch Proposed Rule change (27.9.98)

It was agreed that Tony would look at the Branch suggestion
and report back to the Executive.

Commodity Levy Invoice for 1999.

The Invoice was circulated to the Executive for comment.

Honorary Members for 1999.

Tony Taiaroa Moved, Don Bell Seconded, That the following
honorary members be re affirmed for 1999.

Sir. Edmund Hillary, Mr. Cliff Van Eaton, Dr. Peter Molan,
Dr. Mark Goodwin, Dr. Jim Edwards, Mr. Murray Reid, Mr.
Steve Olds. 

Motion Carried.

Executive secretary is to write and advise the people of
this outcome.

Marketing Committee.

Tony asked the question was it a requirement of the
Executive for the Marketing Committee to generate the
$10,000 worth of income. No! It was agreed that the budget
would not be reduced because the Committee had not raised
the full amount of income. Russell said he  had discussed
this issue with the Chair of the Marketing Committee. 

Tony asked for feed back on what is Bills role in Marketing?
What is expected from him?

Comments required by the 26th of January for the February
Marketing Meeting.

He also asked for some comments on Honey standards.

General Business.

Don to complete his discussion paper on the relevance of the
present structure of the NBA.  What is the core
responsibility of the NBA?

Correspondence not already dealt with.

Tony Taiaroa Moved, Lin McKenzie Seconded, That all inward
Correspondence received and all outwards correspondence not
already dealt with be approved.

Motion Carried. 

PMS Review Committee meeting.

Bruce raised the concern of the cost of a face to face
meeting with this Committee due to its size and suggested
that all members should not attend. Russell said it would be
difficult to leave some of the members out of the meeting. 

Bruce said he would establish some costs for this event, he
stated this sub Committee should be reduced in size at the
appropriate time next year. 

As there were no further items of general business, the
Chairman thanked the meeting for their input and declared
the meeting closed at 6.00pm.  

Next meeting in Nelson, March the 1st 2nd and 3rd.   

We plan to meet the Nelson Branch on Tuesday evening the 2nd
of March.

Executive secretary to arrange accommodation etc.