TECNZ Elections welcome a new Board Member

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has announced the appointment of a new TECNZ Board Member, Eve Lawrence, General Manager – Touring Brands, Haka Tourism Group. Eve is joining the team for two years, until 2024 representing Inbound Tour Operators.

TECNZ Chair, Scott Mehrtens said, “I am delighted to welcome Eve to the TECNZ Board. The breadth and variety of Haka Tourism Group’s business and Eve’s own experience will be a welcome addition, adding further strength to our already diverse mix of board members.”

Eve leads three guided touring brands, Haka Tours, NZ Snow Tours and ANZ Nature Tours. Eve’s career begun with 5 years in the Royal British Navy followed by working for Al Jazeera English Television in Qatar. Since then, Eve has established an impressive career in events, has been a Senior Event Manager for Glastonbury Festival as-well as part of the in-house events team for Flight Centre. Eve is currently on the BYATA Board.

We would like to acknowledge our long serving Inbound Board Member Adele Marsden (11 years) for the service she has provided to TECNZ.  A highly regarded asset to the team who will be missed. We thank her for her contribution over the years.

We also farewell former Chair and Board member Anna Black from the Board (12 years) who has served the last year as Past President. Anna’s contribution has been immensely valued by all.

The eleven-member board plus one co-opted position oversees the TECNZ’s finances and strategic planning. Seven of the current TECNZ Board were re-elected for the 2022-2024 period.

Inbound Tour Operator Directors

  • Scott Mehrtens – Leisure Time Group (Re-elected)
  • Tim Reid – Southern World New Zealand (Re-elected)
  • Wendy van Lieshout – Active Adventures and Austin Adventures (Re-elected)
  • Geoff Yee – GSN Pacific Limited (Re-elected)
  • John Gregory – Terra Nova Tours (Re-elected)
  • *Mark Badland – Pacific Destinations (2021-2023 current)
  • *Mark Ma – Master Travel Group Limited (2021-2023 current)
  • Eve Lawrence – Haka Tours and ANZ Nature Tours (Newly elected)

*Positions to be elected in 2023

Allied Directors

  1. Ben Thornton – Bush and Beach (Re-elected)
  2. Jake Downing – Weta Workshop (Re-elected)
  3. Brendan Davies – Millennium Hotels and Resorts (Newly elected, previously Co-opted)
  4. Charlotte Brady – YoungTEC Representative (Co-opted)

ENDS

About the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is a trade association that represents the interests of the inbound tourism industry since 1971. Its membership includes inbound tour operators (Inbound Members) and attraction, activity, accommodation, transport suppliers, regional tourism organisations and tourism services providers (Allied Members). TECNZ members collectively handle most of New Zealand’s international visitor arrivals. www.tourismexportcouncil.org.nz.

For more information please contact:

Lynda Keene

CEO Tourism Export Council of NZ

027 6644 836

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