Warton on move

RHK senior consultant Tony Warton has accepted a position at Mills Wilson Media Consultants amid speculation of a merger between RHK and Assert Marketing and Public Relations.

Mills Wilson Media Consultants partner Kate Wilson said they were very happy to have Mr Warton join them.

Ms Wilson said Kaye Verboon, from the Ministry of Premier and Cabinet, had also come on board.

RHK managing director Errol Considine said public relations was an industry where people moved around.

Mr Considine would not say whether a merger between RHK and Assert Marketing and Public Relations would go ahead but said it could offer advantages in attracting and retaining good people.