This year was the kind of year our team affectionately calls an “uneventful AGM.” No elections, no constitutional changes, no fiery debates. Just a smooth run-through of the year that’s been, healthy financials, thoughtful discussion, and time to connect with members both in-person at the Longroom in Ponsonby and via Zoom.
Highlights from the evening
NZIX Chair Dave Mill opened the meeting at 6pm, confirmed proxies and quorum, and moved swiftly through the required minutes before delivering a concise Chair’s Report.
Dave celebrated our continued support of NZNOG and the launch of a new sponsorship with NZSysters, helping address gender imbalance in the Internet community. He also confirmed a clean annual audit and shared that planning is already underway for our 10-year anniversary celebrations in February 2026.
Financials Looking Strong
Treasurer Chris Browning presented positive results for FY24/25, with a net profit of $330k and strong reserves across cash and investments, building a healthy foundation for future improvements.
Chris also led a lively discussion on the Government’s proposal to introduce income tax for not-for-profit societies. Members shared perspectives on potential implications and mitigation strategies, and the key message was clear: NZIX is monitoring developments closely and committed to minimising any impact should legislation proceed.
Membership & Operations
Secretary Jocelyn Bateman shared updates on our growing membership, outcomes of the recent Committee Strategy Day, and progress on the MSA review currently underway with our legal team. Most importantly, she confirmed that NZIX successfully re-registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 on 27 August 2025.
Technical Outlook
Finally, our lovely technical engineer, Matthew Kobayashi provided a thorough update on all things tech to finish off the formal proceeding of the evening. Running through the metrics of our three IX’s – traffic, port numbers, trends, current hardware, our future plans, and the recent upgrades to our Member Portal.
Closing the Night
With no further questions from the room or via Zoom, the AGM was formally closed and networking began over drinks, conversation, and canapés – once they finally made it through the crowd of another function happening at the venue. (Worth the wait, we promise.)
Another calm and constructive AGM wrapped! Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online.
We look forward to seeing you in February 2026 as we celebrate our 10-year milestone.
