Susan Archer reports the latest Council elections for the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association ("NZTBA"):

Peter Francis (Auckland Branch) has been elected as the new President. Mark Chitty (Auckland Branch) remains Vice President.

Two new members have replaced retiring members Nelson Schick (Northern Region) and Mick Ormond (Central Region). They are Waikato member Paul Smithies and Duncan Fell from the Central Districts. Immediate Past President Peter Hutt has been appointed as the NZTBA’s Director on the Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing.

The Council now comprises:

Northern Region: Mark Chittick, Mark Chitty, Peter Francis, John Thompson and Paul Smithies

Central Region: Duncan Fell, Bruce Perry, and Sam Williams

South Island: Ray Dennis and Peter Hutt

Studmaster Branch: Brent Taylor