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Key Contacts

David Burt - Major Events Manager

  David Burt
  David Burt

As Major Events Manager, David's role is to work closely with the marketing team and our offshore posts to leverage attention for destination New Zealand from major events such as the America's Cup and Rugby World Cup, and to look at potential event opportunities for New Zealand offshore.

Events are used as part of our international marketing because they generate global media coverage and create more reasons for consumers to travel to New Zealand. Events also showcase our culture, lifestyle and personality.

Email davidb@tnz.govt.nz

Rachael Shadbolt - Operations Support Manager

Rachael Shadbolt  
Rachael Shadbolt  
Rachael is the main contact for TRENZ (Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand) and is responsible for the overall involvement of Tourism New Zealand in this major industry event. Tourism New Zealand's key role is to identify and invite high calibre international buyers to attend TRENZ on an annual basis.

New Zealand tourism operators wishing to attend TRENZ as an exhibitor should contact the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand in the first instance.

Email rachaels@tnz.govt.nz

Charlotte Schorling- Human Resources Advisor
  Charlotte Schorling
  Charlotte Schorling

Charlotte coordinates the Human Resource function for Tourism New Zealand. This includes providing advice and assistance with all aspects of the HR function, including organisational design and development, recruitment and selection, performance review and development, employee health and welfare, training and development, remuneration and benefits.

Charlotte also works closely with Tourism New Zealand's domestic and offshore offices providing advice and guidance on employment related issues

Email charlottes@tnz.govt.nz

Mischa Mannix - Trade Marketing Manager, Operations

 
  Mischa Mannix
As Trade Marketing Manager - Operations, Mischa is responsible for planning and leading the delivery of a comprehensive and effective trade marketing and development strategy in Tourism New Zealand's key markets. Mischa is responsbile for ensuring that the Operations team delivers annual global trade training and an events plan that strategically links with both the trade marketing strategy and Tourism New Zealand’s consumer marketing campaign.

Andrew Leslie - i-SITE Manager

 
Andrew Leslie  
Andrew manages New Zealand's i-SITE Visitor Information Network (VIN). This role has dual responsibility to Tourism New Zealand and the VIN Inc Board.

Key aspects of the role include providing strategic vision to the VIN Inc Board; maintaining a quality assessment programme and monitoring the use of the membership standards; overseeing training; maintaining member contact through newsletters, regional meetings and the Annual i-SITE Conference; and working with Tourism New Zealand on marketing the i-SITE network offshore.

Email andrewl@tnz.govt.nz

Henare Johnson - Māori Development Co-ordinator

As Māori Development Co-ordinator, Henare assists in the delivery and implementation of Tourism New Zealand's Māori Development strategic approach. Henare works to maintain Tourism New Zealand's relationship with the New Zealand Māori Tourism Council and Māori Regional Tourism Organisations; working with off shore staff to help deliver the Māori Tourism proposition and cultural messages; and working on helping New Zealand Māori tourism operators with product development.

Email henarej@tnz.govt.nz