Members were asked to vote on six resolutions relating to CA ANZ By-Laws. Eligible New Zealand resident voting members were also asked to vote on five resolutions relating to the NZICA Rules.

All 11 resolutions were approved by members

The votes were examined by electionz.com as independent scrutineer. The results are set out below. 

CA ANZ By-Law Resolutions

Resolution 1: Increasing maximum number of Life Members

Result: PASSED | For: 89.56% | Against 10.44% 

Resolution 2: Recognising Members’ contributions to the profession

Result: PASSED | For: 90.41% | Against 9.59% 

Resolution 3: Strengthening member representation and governance

Result: PASSED | For: 88.88% | Against 11.12%

Resolution 4: Refining conduct and disciplinary processes

Result: PASSED | For: 91.85% | Against: 8.15%

Resolution 5: Updating New Zealand governance arrangements

Result: PASSED | For: 92.36% | Against: 7.64%

Resolution 6: Editorial and consequential amendments

Result: PASSED | For: 94.04% | Against: 5.96%

A total of 7,600 valid voting returns were received from 116,519 eligible members, representing a voter return of 6.25%. 

NZICA Rule Resolution

Resolution 1: Modernising practice requirements and introducing Affiliate Membership

Result: PASSED | For: 92.99% | Against: 7.01%

Resolution 2: Refining conduct rules

Result: PASSED | For: 94.56% | Against: 5.44%

Resolution 3: Clarifying existing rules

Result: PASSED | For: 95.56% | Against: 4.44%

Resolution 4: Meeting legislative requirement

Result: PASSED | For: 97.06% | Against: 2.94%

Resolution 5: Administrative and editorial updates

Result: PASSED | For: 97.11% | Against: 2.89%

A total of 1,992 valid voting returns were received from 26,454 eligible members for the NZICA Rule resolutions, representing a voter return of 7.53%.

2026 Member Vote Information

The information below provides the background to the 2026 Member Vote, including the resolutions put to members and the proposed amendments to the CA ANZ By-Laws and NZICA Rules.

What members were asked to consider

The Notice of Member Vote set out the resolutions that eligible members were asked to vote on, together with an Explanatory Memorandum that explains each resolution and the reasons for it. Members were encouraged to read the Notice of Member Vote before casting their vote.

The amendments focus on:

• recognising outstanding member contributions;
• strengthening member representation and clarifying governance arrangements;
• refining conduct and disciplinary processes;
• modernising certain New Zealand membership and public practice requirements; and
• keeping the By-Laws and NZICA Rules clear, consistent and compliant with legislative requirements.

Member Vote resources