ISPANZ changes President
05 August 2009
Media Release
ISPANZ (The Internet Service Providers Association of New Zealand) advises that Jamie Baddeley is standing down as the organisation's President following his appointment as Vice President of InternetNZ last week.
Mr Baddeley remains on the Board of ISPANZ and Vice President Graham Walmsley assumes the role of Acting President until the Annual General Meeting later this year.
ISPANZ warmly thanks Mr Baddeley for his contribution in the role of President and wishes him well in taking on his new responsibilities.
The ISPANZ Board is made up of six representatives from across the ISP industry and is active in lobbying for competitive and improved Internet access for all New Zealanders.
For further information contact:
Graham Walmsley
Acting President - ISPANZ
021 246 0005
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ISPANZ is a non profit, industry group that represents most Internet Service Providers operating in New Zealand. Our membership includes all the major ISPs outside those of Telecom and TelstraClear; plus a broad range of medium and small ISPs. We exist to promote a fair and fully competitive Internet marketplace where our members can deliver the full benefits of the Internet to the New Zealand public and our economy. Our primary goals are to:
* Improve New Zealand's poor International ranking for broadband uptake,
* Enable New Zealand businesses to become more competitive internationally through use of Internet enabled technology,
* Improve Internet pricing and services for ordinary Kiwis,
* Enable New Zealand to reap significant economic benefits as it becomes a broadband enabled society.
For more information visit www.ispanz.org.nz