Months after her predecessor was sacked, Sarah Williamson has been announced as the new chief executive of Antarctica New Zealand. Antarctica NZ is the Government agency charged with carrying out New Zealand's activities on the southern continent. READ MORE:* Antarctica NZ spent big to investigate disgraced CEO* Whisky on ice: The downfall of Antarctica NZ's bon vivant* Irate husband sparked investigation into Antarctica NZ chief executive* Antarctica NZ chief executive Peter Beggs was sackedThe completion of the project is reliant on receiving funding in Budget 2019 to progress the preferred concept design, according to the agency's website. Smith took on the acting position last August after the Antarctica NZ board sacked former chief executive Peter Beggs following a misconduct investigation. SUPPLIED/ANTARCTICA NZ New Antarctica NZ chief executive Sarah Williamson.

Source: Stuff April 12, 2019 09:56 UTC