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NEW ZEALAND
OIL & GAS AUSTRALIA
Massey provides spill training
NEW ZEALAND’S Massey University has A little blue penguin being washed after the Rena oil spill. Image courtesy Massey University.
provided training to over 26 regional
council employees across the nation, “There’s an evolving relationship between Emergency Management teaching and research
helping them to deal with wildlife affected the universities and it’s great to be able to have program and GNS Science.
by oil. two strong teams working together using a
science-based approach,” Dr Ziccardi said. The hub is housed in low-rise, earthquake
A two-day training and preparation resistant buildings on the campus covering
workshop run by Massey University’s Wildbase It came a few days after the university about 500 square metres. It includes facilities
oiled wildlife response team, in conjunction opened what it said was a one-stop shop for administration, teaching and research staff,
with Maritime New Zealand and the Marine for disaster risk reduction and emergency PhD and post-doctoral students as well as staff
Pollution Response Service. management at its Wellington campus. from partner organisations.
Held on the Manawatū campus this week, The Disaster Hub, launched by the Joint Hub partners include Wellington Regional
the workshop included discussions about Centre for Disaster Research, provides a facility Emergency Management Office, Integrated
improving response planning, putting together for collaboration between staff of all public Research on Disaster Risk – International
an action plan, handling birds and dealing with and private organisations, universities, and Centre of Excellence, New Zealand’s
all aspects of an oiled wildlife response. training entities with an interest in emergency Earthquake Commission (EQC) and the New
management. Zealand Red Cross. l
Of particular note was a presentation from
director of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network The Joint Centre for Disaster Research is
at the University of California Davis, Mike a joint venture between Massey University’s
Ziccardi.
Dr Ziccardi provided an international
perspective on marine mammal and turtle
care as well as sharing what his team learned
from leading the marine mammals and turtle
response after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil
spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
He said preparation before a disaster occurs
is key – citing comparisons between the two
universities’ oil wildlife response programs.
“The planning and organisation prior to an
event ultimately makes a response much more
effective,” he said.
“Spending the time to develop the
relationships and develop the systems.”
He said Massey University and University of
California Davis are the only two organisations
in the world to have plans in place to prepare
and train people for a response to this scenario,
with the two groups having recently partnered
to develop international oiled wildlife response
training.
Former Todd Corporation chairman Sir John dies
SIR JOHN Todd, the former chairman of one He was also one of the country’s top charity work with the Todd Foundation, which
of New Zealand’s largest companies, has philanthropists as well as a leading patron focuses on helping children and families,” he
died at the age of 88 after a short period of of the arts, and chairman of his family’s said.
ill health. charitable Todd Foundation.
“It was a privilege to have known him. My
Sir John chaired the Todd Corporation from The 200-odd members of the Todd family thoughts are with Sir John’s family and friends
1987 until he retired in 2011, leading the group give away millions each year through their at this time.”
into many ventures in energy exploration, family foundation to groups working with
production, generation and distribution, as children, families, science and the environment Shell New Zealand chairman Rob Jager said
well as telecommunications and property. Sir John was one of the most distinguished
Sir John was knighted for his contributions New Zealand business leaders of his generation
Son Mike Todd said Sir John had died at his to business in 2012, and was made a and would be deeply missed.
Wellington home on 29 July, with family by Companion of the New Zealand Order of
his side. Merit in 2009. The Volunteer Service Abroad association
of New Zealand, of which Sir John was a life
“Our father was a highly respected New New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said member as well as a founding trustee of the
Zealander who made a significant contribution Sir John was one of the nation’s most highly VSA foundation, added that it was saddened to
to business and philanthropy,” Mr Todd said. respected and admired businessman who hear the news.
“He was a man of enterprise and grace and he helped turn the Todd Corporation into one of
will be greatly missed.” New Zealand’s most successful companies. In lieu of flowers, mourners were requested
to make a donation to the Gillies McIndoe
“Sir John also dedicated a lot of his time to Research Institute. l
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OIL & GAS AUSTRALIA
Massey provides spill training
NEW ZEALAND’S Massey University has A little blue penguin being washed after the Rena oil spill. Image courtesy Massey University.
provided training to over 26 regional
council employees across the nation, “There’s an evolving relationship between Emergency Management teaching and research
helping them to deal with wildlife affected the universities and it’s great to be able to have program and GNS Science.
by oil. two strong teams working together using a
science-based approach,” Dr Ziccardi said. The hub is housed in low-rise, earthquake
A two-day training and preparation resistant buildings on the campus covering
workshop run by Massey University’s Wildbase It came a few days after the university about 500 square metres. It includes facilities
oiled wildlife response team, in conjunction opened what it said was a one-stop shop for administration, teaching and research staff,
with Maritime New Zealand and the Marine for disaster risk reduction and emergency PhD and post-doctoral students as well as staff
Pollution Response Service. management at its Wellington campus. from partner organisations.
Held on the Manawatū campus this week, The Disaster Hub, launched by the Joint Hub partners include Wellington Regional
the workshop included discussions about Centre for Disaster Research, provides a facility Emergency Management Office, Integrated
improving response planning, putting together for collaboration between staff of all public Research on Disaster Risk – International
an action plan, handling birds and dealing with and private organisations, universities, and Centre of Excellence, New Zealand’s
all aspects of an oiled wildlife response. training entities with an interest in emergency Earthquake Commission (EQC) and the New
management. Zealand Red Cross. l
Of particular note was a presentation from
director of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network The Joint Centre for Disaster Research is
at the University of California Davis, Mike a joint venture between Massey University’s
Ziccardi.
Dr Ziccardi provided an international
perspective on marine mammal and turtle
care as well as sharing what his team learned
from leading the marine mammals and turtle
response after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil
spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
He said preparation before a disaster occurs
is key – citing comparisons between the two
universities’ oil wildlife response programs.
“The planning and organisation prior to an
event ultimately makes a response much more
effective,” he said.
“Spending the time to develop the
relationships and develop the systems.”
He said Massey University and University of
California Davis are the only two organisations
in the world to have plans in place to prepare
and train people for a response to this scenario,
with the two groups having recently partnered
to develop international oiled wildlife response
training.
Former Todd Corporation chairman Sir John dies
SIR JOHN Todd, the former chairman of one He was also one of the country’s top charity work with the Todd Foundation, which
of New Zealand’s largest companies, has philanthropists as well as a leading patron focuses on helping children and families,” he
died at the age of 88 after a short period of of the arts, and chairman of his family’s said.
ill health. charitable Todd Foundation.
“It was a privilege to have known him. My
Sir John chaired the Todd Corporation from The 200-odd members of the Todd family thoughts are with Sir John’s family and friends
1987 until he retired in 2011, leading the group give away millions each year through their at this time.”
into many ventures in energy exploration, family foundation to groups working with
production, generation and distribution, as children, families, science and the environment Shell New Zealand chairman Rob Jager said
well as telecommunications and property. Sir John was one of the most distinguished
Sir John was knighted for his contributions New Zealand business leaders of his generation
Son Mike Todd said Sir John had died at his to business in 2012, and was made a and would be deeply missed.
Wellington home on 29 July, with family by Companion of the New Zealand Order of
his side. Merit in 2009. The Volunteer Service Abroad association
of New Zealand, of which Sir John was a life
“Our father was a highly respected New New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said member as well as a founding trustee of the
Zealander who made a significant contribution Sir John was one of the nation’s most highly VSA foundation, added that it was saddened to
to business and philanthropy,” Mr Todd said. respected and admired businessman who hear the news.
“He was a man of enterprise and grace and he helped turn the Todd Corporation into one of
will be greatly missed.” New Zealand’s most successful companies. In lieu of flowers, mourners were requested
to make a donation to the Gillies McIndoe
“Sir John also dedicated a lot of his time to Research Institute. l
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