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Job: Communications Adviser – Families Commission (close 26 March)
An action-orientated communications specialist with strong skills in public advocacy and internal communication is required for the role of Communications Adviser – Public Awareness and Internal Communications.
A major function of the Families Commission is to promote public awareness on issues affecting families, and to be an influential advocate for positive change that benefits families. This position will make a significant contribution to achieving this objective.
2010 AGM - looking back and the year ahead
The fourth AGM of the IABC Wellington Chapter took place on Wednesday 24 February at the Wellesley Club and resulted in the election of Michael Mead as President for the 2010. As immediate Past President, Shona Brown becomes Senior Delegate. The new Board for 2010 (roles are yet to be formally agreed) now comprises: Bridget Latter Iain McLean Brad Tattersfield Debbie Gee Amanda Woodbridge Emma McLeary Christine Langdon Paul Giles. IABC Wellington President for 2009, Shona...
Be There Special Forum and AGM: Getting out of the Spin Cycle - Sarah Crysell, Seafood Industry Council
Our first Forum of 2010 promises an unmissable insight into how a small New Zealand industry organisation used smart tactics to successfully take on one of the world’s leading newspapers.
Last September, the New Zealand seafood industry woke up to a front page story in the New York Times which questioned the sustainability of New Zealand’s hoki fishery. It became the most read NYT story of 2009.
The online version of the story - on the most popular news site in the...