South Port Appoints Intern Director

NZX ANNOUNCEMENT / MEDIA RELEASE

20 February 2025


South Port Appoints Intern Director

South Port NZ Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Grant to its Board of
Directors for a term of 18 months as an Intern Director. The appointee will be an observer
only and is not considered to be a “director” under either the Companies Act 1993 or NZX
Listing Rule 3.20. Sam is an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners.

South Port’s Board Chair, Philip Cory-Wright said “South Port is Southland’s only NZX listed
company and a key player in the southern logistics supply chain. This internship offers a
unique opportunity to delve into the realm of corporate governance alongside experienced
directors with expertise across various sectors and industries.”

This internship is aligned with the Southland Corporate Governance Intern Programme, which
aims to build governance capability in Southland and provide opportunities for aspiring
directors to advance their governance careers.

“Sam is Southland born and bred, based in Gore where he is employed as an Investment
Advisor. He has a background in finance and risk management, and his skills will transition
well to the governance setting. This appointment gives him first-hand practical experience
in a commercial board setting where he can bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the
table,” says Mr Cory-Wright.

Sam Grant commented “I am honoured to join South Port as an Intern Director. This
opportunity allows me to gain invaluable insights into corporate governance and contribute to
the strategic direction of Southland's only listed company. I look forward to learning from the
experienced board members and bringing my skills in finance and risk management to the
boardroom. Being a proud Southlander, I am excited to give back to the community and help
drive its growth and success.”


ENDS

For further information contact:

Mr Nigel Gear Mr Philip Cory-Wright
Chief Executive Chair
South Port New Zealand Ltd South Port New Zealand Ltd
Tel: (03) 212 8159 Mobile: 021 767 828
Email: ngear@southport.co.nz Email: philip@cory-wright.co.nz