Michelle Hooper MNZM has been appointed Head of Major Events and Karen Thompson-Smith Head of Tourism. Both were born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau and bring extensive expertise to their new roles.
It’s been a big week for Wellington runner James Preston. On Sunday morning NZT, the 27-year-old broke the late Sir Peter Snell’s NZ record in the 800m. Two days later he woke up to confirmation he’d been named to the New Zealand Team for the .