NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2017

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

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Proxy Statement |
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FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☐ | Definitive
Proxy Statement |
| ☑ | Definitive
Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting
Material Pursuant to ss.240.14a-12 |

NEW JERSEY RESOURCES

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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* Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareowner Meeting to Be Held on January 24, 2018.

| NEW
JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION | Meeting
Information — Meeting
Type: For
holders as of: | Annual November 27, 2017 |
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| | Date: January 24, 2018 Time: 9:30 AM ET | |
| | Location: | The Mansion at Mountain Lakes 90 Route 46 East Mountain Lakes,
NJ 07046 |
| | Meeting
Directions: Please refer to Proxy Statement | |
| NEW
JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION 1415 WYCKOFF ROAD WALL, NJ 07719 | You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the
company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an
overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online
at www.proxyvote.com , scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage
you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. | |
| | See
the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. | |

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Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials

| Proxy
Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: | | |
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| NOTICE
AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT | | |
| How
to View Online: Have
the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located
on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. | | |
| How
to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If
you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting
a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: | | |
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INTERNET : | www.proxyvote.com |
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TELEPHONE : | 1-800-579-1639 |
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If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the
arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. | | |
| Requests,
instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the
request as instructed above on or before January 10, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery. | | |

How To Vote

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

| Vote
In Person: Many shareowner meetings have attendance requirements including, but not
limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting.
Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. |
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By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or
from a smart phone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in
the box marked by the arrow (located on the
following page) available and follow the instructions. |
| Vot e
By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials,
which will include a proxy card. |
| Shareholder
Meeting Registration: To vote and/or attend the meeting, go to the “Register for Meeting” link at www.proxyvote.com. |

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| Voting
Items | |
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| A | The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR
all the nominees listed: |
| 1. | Election
of the following Directors that were named in the proxy statement; two of them for terms expiring in 2019 and four of them for
terms expiring in 2021. |
| | Nominees: |

| 01) | Maureen
A. Borkowski (term expiring 2019) | 04) | M.
William Howard (term expiring 2021) |
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| 02) | Thomas
C. O’Connor (term expiring 2019) | 05) | J.
Terry Strange (term expiring 2021) |
| 03) | Donald
L. Correll (term expiring 2021) | 06) | George
R. Zoffinger (term expiring 2021) |

| B | The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
following proposal: |
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| 2. | To
approve a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers. |
| C | The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
following proposal: |
| 3. | To
ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. |

NOTE: Such other business that may properly be brought before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

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