Melissa Chester & Stevie Shaw
Holland Beckett is delighted to announce the promotion of litigation lawyer Melissa Chester to associate.
Melissa is based in Holland Beckett’s Rotorua office and specialises in civil litigation, providing advice to clients regarding a wide range of general litigation matters.
While she has appeared in the District Court, High Court and various tribunals, she also enjoys helping clients to consider pragmatic solutions such as alternative dispute resolution.
An active member of her community, Melissa is chair of the Rotorua Hopewalk Charitable Trust, a former president of Young and Local Rotorua Inc and a volunteer for Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
Holland Beckett’s Stevie Shaw has also been promoted to associate. Stevie has broad experience with employment law issues, both contentious and non-contentious.
Before joining the business’ Tauranga-based team last year, he gained considerable experience in employment law teams within larger firms and at a specialist employment boutique firm in Auckland.
Stevie regularly appears in employment mediations and has appeared in the Employment Relations Authority.
Holland Beckett is delighted to celebrate Stevie’s success and the firm’s ability to offer clients a high level of legal expertise in the employment space.
Scott Campbell
Port of Tauranga Limited recently announced the appointment of Scott Campbell to its board as part of the Institute of Directors’ Future Directors programme.
Scott (Te Arawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga) is managing director of Strategicly Consulting (formerly Campbell Squared), advising iwi, government agencies and corporates about strategy, reputation and risk management. He brings a wealth of experience in iwi engagement and issues management.
Scott’s governance experience includes trustee positions for Sustainable Coastlines and the Graeme Dingle Foundation Bay of Plenty.
Port of Tauranga chair, Julie Hoare, said she is delighted to offer Scott the opportunity and looks forward to his contribution. Scott’s 12 month term begins October 1.
Sean Marsh & Oscar Nathan
Two Bay of Plenty locals are back on board with the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA).
‘’We’re very proud to have Sean Marsh representing our rohe, culture and industry on the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) board,” a statement confirms. “He’s hugely passionate and knowledgeable about this sector and generous with insights for those who want to learn more.”
While Sean has been on the board since 2016, a fellow Bay local Oscar Nathan (Tourism Bay of Plenty), has also been committed to steering the future of New Zealand’s cruise industry since 2021.
The NZCA board is excited for the journey ahead and grateful to be captained by a robust leadership team, as Sean confirms.
“Understanding how the overall spend of cruise passengers, crew and vessels positively impacts businesses and communities across Aotearoa is critically important. Through collaboration, we all benefit.”
Sean and Oscar join five other members on the newly elected board, chaired by Tansy Tompkins (Wellington Cable Car) with Debbie Summers (ID New Zealand) as deputy and David Kriel (FCILT, Napier Port) serving as treasurer.
Related: New Appointments – September 2024
