New Zealand Energy Corporation (NZEC) announced a number of appointments to its leadership team as NZEC expands its exploration and production activities in New Zealand. Bruce McIntyre has been appointed to the role of Executive Director. Bruce has been President of NZEC since January 2011 and has been instrumental in the exploration success and growth of the Company to date. In his new role as Executive Director, Bruce will oversee the Company's exploration and development opportunities and will continue to represent NZEC within the investment community. Chris Bush has been appointed New Zealand Country Manager, commencing in October. Chris is an experienced oil and gas professional with more than 30 years of experience in both upstream and downstream sectors, including roles in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States. As NZEC's New Zealand Country Manager, Chris will oversee all aspects of the Company's in-country activities, including government and community relations, production activities, acquisition/partnership opportunities, and integration of the Petroleum Licenses and Waihapa Production Station that NZEC has agreed to acquire from Origin Energy pursuant to an agreement dated May 2012. Mike Oakes has been appointed General Manager Midstream Operations, commencing August 6. Mike has worked in the oil and gas industry for 33 years in Canada, Brunei, Australia and New Zealand, overseeing design, commissioning and start up, staffing and operation of both onshore and offshore oil and gas fields and production facilities. Most recently Mike worked for Origin Energy as Operations Manager, Asset Manager and Operational Excellence Advisor, overseeing the development and operation of Origin's oil and gas assets and production facilities in New Zealand. As General Manager Midstream Operations, Mike will be responsible for all producing wells and operation of the Waihapa Production Station. Cliff Butchko has been appointed to the position of General Manager Upstream Operations. Cliff joined the Company in March 2011 and relocated to New Zealand at the end of 2011 to oversee the Company's drilling, completions and production activities. Cliff is a professional engineer with more than 30 years of oil and gas experience in both technical and business roles. As General Manager Upstream Operations, Cliff will continue to oversee all site activities including procurement of well hardware and drill rigs, construction and operation of pipelines, and drilling, completions and production activities.