Articles tagged with Charles Finny
Maritime NZ Announces New Chair Kevin Short and Deputy Chair Charles Finny
6 days ago | 124 viewsAssociate Transport Minister James Meager announced new appointments to Maritime New Zealand's board, with Kevin Short becoming Chair and Charles Finny appointed Deputy Chair starting 1 July 2026. New members Charles Finny and Belinda Clark bring extensive governance, regulatory, and maritime experience to the board. Dame Jo Brosnahan, who has served as Chair since 2018, will conclude her term on 30 June 2026 and was acknowledged for her dedicated service during a challenging period.
Tags: James Meager Kevin Short Charles Finny Belinda Clark Dame Jo Brosnahan Maritime New Zealand Associate Transport Minister Chair Deputy Chair Board appointmentsNew Zealand’s Bold Strategy to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Growth
6 months ago | 565 viewsThe New Zealand government recognizes that while the country excels in trade, it lags in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), which is crucial for boosting productivity, wages, and economic growth. To address this, the government has launched InvestNZ, a specialized Crown entity designed to attract and facilitate significant overseas investment by promoting New Zealand globally, supporting investors, and advising on policy improvements. InvestNZ targets key growth sectors with large-scale investment opportunities and aims to create a more competitive and resilient economy through increased capital inflows and stronger international partnerships.
Tags: Simon Bridges Rob Morrison Carmel Fisher David Tapsell Richard Hedley Mary MacLeod Ross George Robert Wall Charles Finny Catherine SavageInvest New Zealand Announces Inaugural Board to Boost Foreign Investment and Growth
6 months ago | 562 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced the inaugural board appointments for Invest New Zealand, a new agency established in July 2025 to attract high-quality foreign investment that drives innovation, economic growth, and job creation. The board, chaired by Rob Morrison with Carmel Fisher as deputy chair, brings extensive domestic and international expertise to support the agency's mission of engaging multinational corporations and investors, including those applying for the Active Investor Plus Visa. McClay expressed confidence that the new board will provide strong leadership to grow capital, production, jobs, and the overall economy.
Tags: Todd McClay Rob Morrison Carmel Fisher David Tapsell Richard Hedley Mary MacLeod Ross George Charles Finny Catherine Savage