Weldon taking leave from NZX to lead govt earthquake fundraising
NZX boss Mark Weldon is taking a four to six week leave of absence to run the government's Christchurch earthquake appeal.
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NZX boss Mark Weldon is taking a four to six week leave of absence to run the government's Christchurch earthquake appeal.
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Mr Weldon, who has long been the subject of political ambition rumours, would speahead the fundraising efforts.
“Mr Weldon has a wealth of experience both in New Zealand and overseas, and has the networks to enable the appeal to be a truly global one,” says Mr Key. “I’m very pleased Mr Weldon has offered his expertise and donated his time to oversee the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal during its fundraising period.”
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal is the Government’s official, global fundraiser for the recovery effort for Christchurch and the Canterbury region.
Donations can be made at www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz or by texting ‘chch’ to 933 from Telecom, Vodafone and 2 Degrees mobile phones.
Donations can also be made at any New Zealand bank branch into account number 03-0251-0039807-00.
NBR staff
Wed, 09 Mar 2011
Wed, 09 Mar 2011
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Weldon taking leave from NZX to lead govt earthquake fundraising
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