Celebrating 12 years of Insight
Auckland Eye celebrated 12 years of offering continuing education with the last of its Insight seminars for the year at the beautiful Orakei Bay venue in Auckland.
Naomi Meltzer3 min read
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Auckland Eye celebrated 12 years of offering continuing education with the last of its Insight seminars for the year at the beautiful Orakei Bay venue in Auckland.
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