Jenny Simpson is the Tourism Partnership Manager at Air New Zealand. Jenny works closely with Air New Zealand’s offshore teams to support tourism to New Zealand and manages Air New Zealand’s partnerships with tourism industry organisations.

Jenny joined Air New Zealand in 1999 and during her career at the airline she has managed Air New Zealand’s membership of Star Alliance and held a number of positions in Marketing.

Karen Sidney (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Rongwhakaata, Rongomaiwahine,) is an award-winning scriptwriter, producer, director and researcher in the screen industry since the mid 1980s. Awards include 2023 WIFT NZ Mana Wahine; Alanis Obomsawin Award (Dreamspeakers Festival Canada); Best of the Festival (ImagineNative Festival, Canada.With early mentors Barry Barclay, Merata Mita and Don C Selwyn; she founded Te Manu Aute, now known as Nga Aho Whakaari – representing Māori screen storytellers. She has also worked as General Manager of Whangarei’s regional TV Station Channel North/Te Raki, Creative Manager at Creative Northland ; and taught filmmaking at NorthTec .  

Olivia Garelja is a leader in the arts and creative industries, driving innovation and growth across Tai Tokerau and beyond. As CEO of a multi-regional arts organisation Creative Northland, along with her team has championed cultural and creative initiatives that uplift communities, build capacity, and create lasting impact. With strengths in strategy, partnerships, and creative sector advocacy, Olivia is dedicated to unlocking opportunity, amplifying voices, and shaping a thriving future where creativity, culture and heritage is central to community wellbeing and economic development.