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ILANZ and MAS partner to support legal profession

The close relationship between MAS and the legal profession was cemented in April as MAS signed a partnership agreement with the In-House Lawyers Association of New Zealand (ILANZ). The two organisations will collaborate on events, networking opportunities and a speaker series to strengthen the in-house legal community.

MAS and ILANZ will be launching an events programme in late 2022 with a speaker series featuring well-known and inspirational Kiwis.

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MAS AGM coming up

MAS’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 31 August. Invitations and voting information will be sent to Members in August.

New insights into responsible investing

An annual survey has been released by Mindful Money and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) highlighting growing consumer demand for responsible and ethical investment.
This is what the results suggest:

73% of New Zealanders want their funds to be invested ethically.

62% of New Zealanders say it is important to them that their investment makes a positive difference in the world.

53% of New Zealanders would save more if they knew their savings would make a positive difference.

MAS KiwiSaver Scheme funds and MAS Retirement Savings Scheme funds are invested responsibly, and each fund is RIAA certified. Find out more about investing with MAS.

Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours

Congratulations to the MAS Members who were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours:

Dr Collin Tukuitonga – Knight Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to Pacific and public health
Dr Bryan Betty – Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for services to health
Dr Hilary Blacklock – Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for services to haematology
Professor Francis Frizelle – Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for services to health
Dr Anne Robertson – Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for services to sexual health
Mr John Tait – Officer of the NZ Order of Merit for services to obstetrics and gynaecology
Mrs Susan Hume – Queen's Service Medal for services to education