Wednesday, 1 September 1999, 12:23 am Press Release: Unknown
1 September 1999
MEDIA RELEASE LOTTERIES
COMMISSION
LOTTERY CHIEF EXECUTIVE RESIGNS
In the
last twelve years I have enjoyed the confidence and support
of four prime ministers and seven ministers of Internal
Affairs. It is obvious from her public statements that this
is not the case with Mrs Shipley. I always thought that
helping to create a vibrant New Zealand business which has
contributed $2.1 billion to the nation's purse was a fair
day's piece of work. I was mistaken. A worker should
always be seen to be worth his or her salt.
Accordingly, I
have tendered my resignation to the New Zealand Lotteries
Commission and will work out the 90 day period as required
by my contract.
I wish to thank my family, friends, the
Commission and its staff for the support they have shown me.
In particular I have appreciated the public support of my
contribution by Mr Geoff Thompson, the Presiding Member of
the Commission. Such loyalty is rare and to be
treasured.
I do not propose to discuss this decision, or
my remuneration package, in the media any
further.
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