Christchurch ends its contract with Wizard
The official Wizard of New Zealand, perhaps the only state-appointed wizard in the world, has been cast from the public payroll, spelling the end to a 23-year legacy. The Wizard, whose real name is Ian Brackenbury Channell, 88, had been contracted to Christchurch City Council for the past two decades to promote the city through โacts of wizardry and other wizard-like servicesโ at a cost of NZ$16,000 (US$11,280) a year. He has been paid a total of NZ$368,000. The Wizard, who was born in Engla...
New Zealand General New Zealand Botanic Gardens New South Wales Guy Williams Ian Brackenbury Channell
Source: taipeitimes.com