Advocacy,
Statistics
and Industry
Representation
An important part of the role of PANZ is to represent publishers’ interests to industry and government. The PANZ advocacy team is fully aware of the importance of informing the relevant government and industry bodies of what the key industry issues are and how we can work effectively together.
PANZ is supported in this by its strong support from the publishing industry. The Association hosts a diverse mix of general, literary and educational publishers. Its members range from small independent niche publishers to the large multinationals.
PANZ represents the industry on:
• WeCreate
• Copyright Licensing New Zealand Board
• Book Trade Liaison Committee
• Book Awards Trust (BAT)
• Read NZ Te Pou Muramura (formerly the New Zealand Book Council)
• Whitireia Diploma in Publishing Advisory Committee
Industry Statistics
Economic contribution of the New Zealand book publishing industry 2015 was released by PwC in November 2016. This study highlights the economic contribution of the New Zealand book publishing industry in terms of employment, GDP and wider impacts.
CLICK HERE FOR THE PWC REPORT
PANZ represents the industry to:
• Creative New Zealand
• Ministry for Culture and Heritage
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Education New Zealand
• New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
PANZ is a member of:
• WeCreate
• International Publishers Association
PANZ Manifesto
Publishers for a stronger, better New Zealand
VIEW PANZ MANIFESTO
Council Members
PANZ is an incorporated society headed by a President and 7 council members. The Council is supported by an Association Director and a Membership Services Manager. Each council member manages a portfolio representing a key element of the industry.
Julia Marshall
PANZ President
Portfolios: Advocacy, Finance, International. Julia is Publisher of Gecko Press.
Peter Dowling
Immediate Past President
Portfolios: International, Advocacy. Peter is Publisher at Oratia Media.
Melanee Winder
Vice President
Portfolios: Awards, Professional Development & Training, Finance. BTLC board member, Book Awards Trust representative. Melanee is Managing Director of Hachette New Zealand.
Alex Collins
Portfolios: Education, Domestic & Secondary; Advocacy Education. Alex Collins is Managing Director at Lift Education.
Claire Murdoch
Portfolios: Professional Development, Training. Claire is Head of Publishing at Penguin Random House New Zealand.
Craig Gamble
Portfolios: Member Communications. Craig is Publishing Manager at Victoria University Press.
Tom Rennie
Portfolios: Copyright. Tom is Publisher at Bridget Williams Books.
Nicola Smith
Portfolios: Education, Export, Primary, Literacy. Nicola is Managing Director Director of Essential Resources.
Catriona Ferguson
Association Director PANZ
Katherine Shanks
Membership Services Manager
