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  4. New RIB CEO

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    " John Allen, the departing head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Mfat), has been appointed the chief executive of the NZ Racing Board.

    As chief executive of Mfat, Allen was paid more than $600,000, making him one of the best paid public servants.

    However, a move to the NZ Racing Board will see his salary rise further. The board's annual report shows its highest paid employee earned between $960,000 and $970,000 in total remuneration for the year.

    Allen has confirmed his departure to staff. He is leaving Mfat at the start of 2015.

    "I am departing with a sense of pride about the achievements of MFAT. It has been my privilege to lead the organisation over the last five and a half years and there have been many professional highlights along the way," Allen said.

    "A fresh opportunity has presented itself and I think the time is right to purse this new challenge. I am likely to complete my work with MFAT at the end of January 2015.  An acting Chief Executive will be appointed in due course."

    NZ Racing Board chairwoman Glenda Hughes said Allen was an "outstanding appointment for the organisation and indeed the wider racing and sports industries".

    Hughes added that the industry faced challenges.

    "Throughout the recruitment process we have been seeking a proven strategic leader and business growth agent with international negotiation skills.  The last point being a consideration as we enter into negotiations for our international wagering and broadcasting rights agreements."

    Allen said the new job would be "fun".
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    "The NZ Racing Board is a $2 billion business that plays a vital role in the New Zealand economy by supporting the racing and sports industries.  It is also the owner and operator of the TAB which is an exciting commercial enterprise and iconic New Zealand brand."

     

    Allen has headed Mfat since June 2009, when he gave up his role as chief executive of New Zealand Post. He is a former commercial lawyer.

    Allen's time at Mfat has been dogged by controversy, from a difficult restructure conducted throughout 2011, to the botched handling of the Malaysian Diplomat case, where a junior official was allowed to leave the country after being arrested and charged with attempted rape.

    When the details of the Malaysian case became public it emerged that Allen was completely in the dark about the case at the time until media began asking questions, despite Mfat formally urging Malaysia to waive diplomatic immunity.

    An inquiry into the handling of the case is being undertaken by John Whitehead, the former Secretary to the Treasury, although it is unclear when the report will be released.

    One official involved in the handling of the case has already retired."

  7. Cup Day Punters Club

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    racingsouthdude, on 06 Nov 2014 - 12:21 PM, said:snapback.png

    one Question is there being any $$$$$$$$$$$$ set aside for just the cup race i dont think anyone person should get the cup race just an idea????????????

     

    :angry: Still cannot look at Penbrook Penny without feeling grumpy as he destroyed my first four in last years cup picks .

     

    Deposited $50 at Albert Sports bar P/ North 12.13pm

  9. Against Desperate Odds

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    The Manawatu Harness Racing Club is launching the book "Against Desperate Odds" on the 27th August at the Coachman Hotel in Palmerston North.

    The book by Denise and the late Duncan Neilson covers the history harness racing in the Manawatu.

    If you would like to attend, would like more information or would like to purchase a copy email manawatu.hrc@inspire.net.nz or phone 06 355 1674.

  10. Alan Matson FFA

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    if my memory is serving me correctly (and it is getting fuzzy) just as the mobile started to move off  for that Allan Matson Lord Module started to bobble looking to break.  "JW" in the sulky gave him one enormous crack with the whip over his backside Lord Module  sunk on his haunches and came up pacing, game on! B)

     

     

     

  24. manaroa (nz)

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    Punters to day rage when favourites fail, he would have driven them nut!

     

    When he went away often he didn't fire but when he galloped away and lost 100 or so yards he would run an amazing race.

     

    The story is told that when Allan Harrison driving Manaroa  in the 1872 inderdoms at addington went past Mt Eden to win the 3200 heat Allan suggested to the driver of the enigmatic Mt Eden who was working hard on his horse "give him one for me too!"

     

    At that stageColin McLaughlin could do no wrong with Allakasam, Manawaru, Royal Ascot and Manaroa all following in quick succession.

  25. George Shand

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    A top man

    who remembers Mighty Gay emerging from the fog in Ashburton lengths in front after a daring "lost in the mist" swoop by George at the Queens Bday meeting decades ago!

    A good man with a generous heart RIP.