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February 15th, 2010
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 world - contained a link to the hoki species page on the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council’s website. This seemingly insignificant connection was the opportunity the Council needed to mitigate the story’s impact. Rather than enter the usual accusation-response cycle of news reporting, the industry chose tactics which garnered praise from media commentators around the world.
New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Communications Manager Sarah Crysell will talk about how the Council managed a critical media event in a multi-million dollar market place and the importance of understanding peer media and its emerging role in ‘the news’ industry.
When: Wednesday 24 February, 5.15 pm start
Where: The Wellesley Club, 2 Maginnity Street
What: Drinks and nibbles, AGM, Sarah’s presentation, more drinks and nibbles
How much: $20 members, $50 non-members
Register now (registrations close Friday 19 February.
Sarah’s presentation will be preceded by a short Annual General Meeting, when outgoing President Shona Brown will report on the year and a new board will be elected. Nominations to the new board must be received by 19 February 2010.
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February 11th, 2010
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Working in the Beehive can offer challenge, excitement, and the opportunity to be at the heart of communicating the policies and initiatives of today’s government to the New Zealand public.
The Department of Internal Affairs has a vacancy for a Press Secretary in the office of Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Economic Development, Minister of Energy and Resources, Leader of the House, Associate Minister for the Rugby World Cup.
We are seeking applicants with significant background in the media. Experience in the print media would be preferable, but is not essential.
This position requires a proactive person who thinks strategically, and who has the drive to successfully and efficiently communicate with a range of audiences using appropriate media. Duties include advising the Minister on media matters, writing speeches and news releases.
A member of the Ministerial team, the Press Secretary is also expected to participate in a wider team of press secretaries and liaise with external media representatives.
If you think you are up to it, show us you have the communication skills necessary by applying through our website:
- To review the Job Profile or apply online, please go to www.careers.dia.govt.nz
- The vacancy number is 09/278. Applications close Monday 1 March 2010.
- For more information please contact Fred Hutton, Senior HR Advisor on (04) 817 9904 or via email on fred.hutton@parliament.govt.nz
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January 21st, 2010
Watch out for our first event for the year ((last week of February - date coming soon) that will be combined with the 2010 AGM. Nominations are now open for Board members for 2010 (close 19 February).
If you are a member of IABC Wellington, you are able to nominate or get nominated to our Board for 2010. Nominations must be received by 19 February 2010.
To nominate someone for the Board, please complete the form including the signatures of your nominator and seconder, scan and return to admin@iabcwellington.co.nz
iabc-wgtn_nomination-form-2010
And yes, the word “AGM” tends to provoke groans, but organisations like IABC Wellington cannot operate without the group of volunteers who make it all happen. It is a commitment, but also lots of fun. Information about the roles on the Board is available on the Job descriptions page or you can talk to any of the current Board members.
Don’t forget, if you would like to be more involved but can’t make the significant time commitment involved as a board member, there is also an opportunity to register your interest in a special project volunteer role.
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November 28th, 2009
Distinguish yourself and the work of your team by becoming part of the international best practices represented by the IABC Gold Quill Awards®. Enter this global competition to receive the highest level of professional acknowledgment within business communication and become a legend (in certain circles).
- Early-bird deadline: 27 January 2010
- Final deadline: 3 February 2010
The Gold Quill Awards gala will take place on 7 June 2010 at the 2010 World Conference in Toronto.
All professional members will receive a copy of the call for entries via postal mail by mid-October. If you have an upcoming chapter event where nonmembers will be present, a limited supply of Gold Quill Awards brochures will be available in October. Contact Stacey Thornberry at sthornberry@iabc.com.
Complete entry details available in October at the Gold Quill website.
Get inspired! Check out this news story: NZ public sector wins big in global communication awards [April 2009]
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November 17th, 2009
All members and friends are encouraged to join us for a pre-Christmas knees up at the Backbencher, where Sean Plunket will be our special guest speaker.
Fresh from another fruitful year of verbally eviscerating politicians and other hapless figures of authority, Sean will give us his thoughts on the year that was.
RSVP essential so please let us know ASAP if you’re coming. Free nibbles and drinks til the money runs out, so don’t be late…
Date: 3 December 2009
Time: 5.15 pm til late
Venue: The Backbencher pub, Molesworth St (upstairs bar)
Price: FREE to IABC members, $20 to non-members (non-members please pay at the door)
To register: Click here - Pre-registration necessary for entry - please register by Thursday 26 November.
Please note: the Chatham House Rule will apply to this event.
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November 5th, 2009
The Member-Get-A-Member promotion is now running again. The basic premise is that members who recruit a new professional member will get three free months of membership for each new member they bring in…up to a full year at no charge (complete rules below). The promotion runs through the end of the year.
There are just four rules:
- The new member must identify the referring member in one of the following ways:
- For mailed, faxed, and online enrollments: Write the referring member’s first and last name and chapter (or region if he or she is a member-at-large) on the application form, we cannot apply credit if the referring member’s name isn’t mentioned, so please be sure it is. We want everyone to benefit from their efforts!
- The new member must not have been an IABC member since 1 October 2008.
- The limit for this promotion is four members, which would provide the referring member with a full year of membership at no charge.
- The new member must be a professional member (not a student member), although recruiting members can be any type.
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