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Trans-Tasman Resources, the privately-owned ironsands explorer, has appointed former prime minister Jenny Shipley and ex-Tata Steel executive Kirby Adams to its board.

Shareholders elected the two directors at its annual meeting yesterday, Trans-Tasman Resources said in a statement.

Fonterra Chief Executive Officer Theo Spierings today announced members of his senior management team as part of a reshaping of the organisation to deliver on its Group Strategy Refresh announced in late March.

Porter Novelli was the top New Zealand PR agency at this year's PRINZ Awards jointly winning the Supreme Award and Special Event/Project category for launch of the WilliamsWarn Personal Brewery.

The top honours were shared with Louis Brown and Daniel O'Regan for their work with the Student Army helping to clean up Christchurch after last year's earthquake.

The judges praised Porter Novelli for innovative use of social media, and generating significant outcomes for WilliamsWarn on a small budget.

Wendy Pye receives TIAW Award

The International Alliance for Women Awards 2011 - in recognition of women whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide.

Each year, The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) recognizes up to 100 extraordinary women from around the world who have contributed to the economic empowerment of women with the TIAW World of Difference 100 Awards. This year we added young women, men and corporations to the list of those who have contributed to the economic empowerment of women.

Wendy Pye was nominated for this award under the Education category and we are delighted to advise was selected as a 2011 TIAW World of Difference 100 Award recipient!

From TIAW:
"We received many excellent nominations from every continent. We have been inspired and humbled by the stories of people like you, leaders of the communities, organizations, corporations, regions or countries who, often without fanfare, have taken action to support women’s economic empowerment and advancement in society and business."

TIAW will be announcing the names of all the 2011 TIAW World of Difference 100 Award recipients at the World of Difference Awards Dinner being held October 27, 2011 as part of the TIAW Global Forum at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC.

We are delighted that Wendy has been recognised for her foresight and global reach to influence and grow economies.

Congratulations Wendy - this is a fantastic global award and recognition of your commitment to supporting women and education globally.

To view all of the Award winners visit the TIAW website

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