http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wesct.org.nz en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:20:46 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/168991/your-vote-will-help-decide-the-future-ownership-of-the-lines-company/ Beneficiaries of the Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) are being encouraged to have their say on the future ownership of The Lines Company (TLC), with voting now open for the 2026 Ownership Review Poll. Voting papers will be mailed to beneficiaries from Monday, 24 August as part of the WESCT election pack, which includes voting papers for both the Ownership Review Poll and the Trustee Election. The Ownership Review Poll is held every six years, as required under the WESCT ... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:21:03 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post168991 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/168989/voting-packs-on-their-way/ Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) beneficiaries are being encouraged to keep an eye on their letterboxes, as voting packs for the 2026 Trustee Election and Ownership Review Poll will be sent from Monday 24 August.The packs will give beneficiaries the opportunity to vote for three Trustees from a field of seven candidates, as well as have their say in WESCT’s six-yearly Ownership Review Poll.The seven candidates standing for election are Shane Carr, Andy Connors, Leanne Massey, She... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post168989 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/168456/seven-candidates-contest-the-waitomo-energy-services-customer-trust-election/ Seven candidates will contest this year's Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) election, with beneficiaries set to choose three Trustees to help guide the future of one of the King Country's most important Trust-owned assets. WESCT owns 100% of The Lines Company Limited (TLC) on behalf of its beneficiaries.Nominations closed on Friday 31 July, with seven candidates putting their names forward for the three available Trustee positions. The candidates are Shane Carr, Andy Connors, Leanne... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post168456 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/168199/notice-of-candidate-names/ ... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post168199 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/167304/community-members-encouraged-to-stand-for-the-wesct-trustee-election/ Community members who want to make a difference and help shape the future of an important community-owned asset are being encouraged to stand in the upcoming Trustee election to the Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT). Three Trustee positions will be filled in this year's election, with the current terms of Janette Osborne, William Oliver and Yvette Ronaldson concluding on 30 September 2026. Nominations open on Thursday, 9 July and close on Friday, 31 July, with voting papers bei... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:52:11 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post167304 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/167290/notice-of-election-and-poll/ ... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:15:16 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post167290 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/153630/notice-of-annual-meeting-of-beneficiaries/ Notice of availability of the Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust 2025 Annual Report to WESCT Beneficiaries and The Lines Company Limited 2025-2026 Statement of Corporate Intent.The Trust is required to prepare and make available for inspection the audited consolidated financial statements with respect to their affairs. Copies can be viewed on the website or contact info@wesct.org.nz.Notice is hereby given that the above meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, commencing at ... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:52:19 +1300 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post153630 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/153631/new-director-appointed-to-tlc-board/ The Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) has announced the appointment of a new director, Sophie Spedding, who will replace Craig Richardson following his resignation. Craig’s term will officially conclude at the end of September.WESCT Chair William Oliver acknowledged Craig’s significant contribution to The Lines Company.“Craig brought strong financial acumen and a wealth of knowledge across many business sectors. His insights and dedication have been invaluable, and he will be ... Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post153631 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/153633/new-tlc-director-needed/ Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) is inviting expressions of interest for a new Director to join The Lines Company (TLC) Board following the upcoming retirement of long-serving Director Craig Richardson.Richardson, who has served on the TLC board since October 2018, will step down later this year. WESCT Chair William Oliver acknowledged Mr Richardson’s significant contribution to the company and the wider community.“Craig has brought a wealth of experience and insight to the TLC... Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post153633 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/post/153841/two-new-trustees-elected/ The Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) is pleased to announce the results of the recent Trustee elections, which concluded on Friday, 28 March 2025. Trust beneficiaries have elected two new Trustees, Brian Hanna and Olivia Buckley, while Guy Whitaker has been re-elected for his second term on the Trust.William Oliver, Chair of WESCT said, "We’re excited to welcome Brian and Olivia to the Trust. Their diverse backgrounds and dedication to community service will be invaluable as we c... Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wesct.org.nz/blog/#post153841