Monique Surges
Chief Executive Officer (Executive & Premium Partners) – currently on sick leave
+64 9 304 0701 msurges@germantrade.co.nz
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Time: 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Miele Experience Centre, 8 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
This is a Member-Only Event.
We are pleased to invite GNZCC Members to join the 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s AGM is particularly meaningful. Alongside our regular agenda, we will be honouring and farewelling three individuals who have shaped and strengthened our Chamber and the wider German–New Zealand business community:
- Jim Bibby, stepping down as President of the Board
- Monique Surges, retiring as GNZCC CEO
- H.E. Nicole Menzenbach, completion of term as German Ambassador to NZ
Timetable
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Arrival
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Official Agenda
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Farewell Speeches & Networking
Agenda for the AGM 2026
- Welcome by GNZCC President, Mr Jim Bibby
- Apologies
- Approval of the Minutes of the 42nd Annual General Meeting
- President's Annual Report
- Adoption of the Annual Accounts 2025
- Appointment of Auditor
- Membership Subscriptions
- Election of the Committee and Officers
- Approval of the Proposed Amendments to the Constitution
Nominations
To view the list of our current board members, please click here. At present, the Executive Committee is complete. However, they are open to considering nominations should a space become available.
To submit a nomination for the Executive Committee, please download and fill in the below Nomination Form.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, 19 June 2026.
Download the Constitution of the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce
Thank You to Our Host
Founded in Germany in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, Miele remains a family-owned manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, renowned for precision engineering, longevity, innovation, and a longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability. Guided by the philosophy Immer Besser (Forever Better), Miele has pioneered innovations in laundry, kitchen, and floor care for over 125 years.
