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Is there merit in members sending this letter to the CJC regarding Constitution change?


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The only way to stop the sell off is to change the constitution of the Club or it will just continue and we will be stuck in a time warp. So here ya go, let us know how the vote goes?

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Phone Number]

[Your Email]

24 February 2026

Tim Mills

Chief Executive

Canterbury Jockey Club Inc.

PO Box 11137, Sockburn

Christchurch 8443

RE: Notice of Remit to Amend the Constitution of the Canterbury Jockey Club Inc.

Dear Mr. Mills,

I am writing to formally submit a remit for consideration at the next General Meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club Inc.

As a member of the Club, I wish to propose an amendment to the Club’s Constitution to ensure greater transparency and member oversight regarding the disposal of Club assets.

Specifically, this remit proposes that any sale or long-term lease of Club land with a market value of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) or more must be subject to the approval of a majority of the Club's members.https://bitofayarn.com

Proposed Remit:

"That the Constitution of the Canterbury Jockey Club Inc. be amended to include a clause stating that no parcel of land owned or held by the Club shall be sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of for a consideration exceeding $1,000,000 without first obtaining the support of a majority of members via a vote at an Annual or Special General Meeting."

Rationale:

The land held by the Canterbury Jockey Club is its most significant long-term asset. Decisions regarding the divestment of such substantial assets have a lasting impact on the Club’s future and its ability to support racing at Riccarton Park. Requiring majority member support for transactions of this scale ensures that the governance of the Club remains aligned with the collective interests of its membership.https://bitofayarn.com

Ngāi Tahu Property

I request that this remit be included in the notice of business for the upcoming meeting in accordance with the Club’s rules and the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, which requires all societies to update or maintain their constitutions by 5 April 2026.

Incorporated Societies

Incorporated Societies

I look forward to your confirmation of receipt and details regarding when this remit will be put to the members.https://bitofayarn.com

Yours sincerely,

[Your Signature]

[Your Printed Name]

Member, Canterbury Jockey Club Inc.

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