The Team

With Barrie, Mark set up Saunders Unsworth in 1994. He is one of NZ’s most highly respected and experienced lobbyists and is a trusted and recognised figure in the halls of Parliament.

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Roger joined Saunders Unsworth in 2008 after a 15-year career in Parliament and 2 ½ years as Chief Executive of Arthritis New Zealand.

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Charles joined the team at Saunders Unsworth in 2010 after five and half years as CEO of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Saunders Unsworth is delighted to announce that they have appointed Joanna Murray as a partner. 

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Megan started her working life in policy and administrative roles for the Housing Corporation, The Treasury and the then Ministry of Social Policy.  She then spent several years as a researcher, policy advisor and head of the Opposition Research Unit.  

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Melisa is our super efficient Office Manager.

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Barrie created the company with Mark in 1994.  Barrie retired March 31, 2015.

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