For the 9th year in a row, Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) & Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) will be exhibiting at AFNC, alongside Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. They will be sharing with delegates why New Zealand is an exceptional destination to hold a conference. With a major hotel expansion, two new convention centres opening in late 2020 (in Auckland and Christchurch), plus an announcement of a new Wellington Convention Centre, there will be lots to talk about.  Part…

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The Minerals Council of Australia today announced former Cabinet Minister, lawyer and experienced Board director the Hon Helen Coonan as its new Chair. Ms Coonan will begin as Chair when current Chair Dr Vanessa Guthrie steps down following the MCA’s board meeting on 18 June. Her appointment for a two-year period was the result of an extensive selection process involving the MCA’s Board and CEO which concluded in early May.  Dr Guthrie has been MCA Chair for the last…

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Australia’s independent higher education providers have signalled their intent to drive the debate about the need to reform the education system through the launch of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). “The tertiary education system includes independent providers in the higher education, vocational education and training sectors. It’s time to reform the education system where these sectors can operate as one whilst retaining their separate…

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The Scouts NSW Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer Jane Siebum – the organisation’s first ever female CEO. Having been appointed to the role on an acting basis in December 2018 following the departure of Andrew Smith AM, Jane was officially announced as the CEO on Friday March 29, becoming the highest ranked member of the professional staff in the…

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