Abano Healthcare Group Limited announced the appointment of Ms. Philippa (Pip) Dunphy to the Board, effective immediately. Pip is currently chair of NZ Clearing and Depository Corp. and Mint Asset Management, deputy chair of Auckland Transport, a director of NZ Post and NZ Superannuation Fund and a trustee of Motu.

Pip has been appointed to replace independent director, Alison Paterson, who will retire from the Board at the annual meeting on 30 October 2012.