Sina Wendt, former CEO of Pacific Media Network that runs Niu FM, Radio 531pi and Pacific Radio News has been appointed to the national broadcaster RNZ board.
Ms Wendt has more than 25 years working in governance and executive leadership roles across the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. Her experience includes Chief Executive roles at Leadership New Zealand Trust and former board member of the first National Pacific Radio Trust set up in 2002.
The Minister for Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson has appointed a group of experienced and skilled leaders to the boards of RNZ and TVNZ.
The RNZ board includes Dr Jim Mather (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe) who has been reappointed as Chair, alongside Irene Gardiner, Michael O’Donnell and Jane Wrightson and Broadcaster Jason Ake (Ngāti Ranginui).
Both Boards will have six members. A further member for each Board will be sought later this year for a 2024 start, to allow further opportunity to complement the existing skills and experience.
The terms of Jim Mather, Irene Gardiner, Jane Wrightson (RNZ) and Alastair Carruthers, Ripeka Evans, Aliesha Staples (TVNZ) are three years commencing on 1 July 2023.
The terms of Jason Ake, Sina Wendt (RNZ) and Linda Clark, Meg Matthews, John Quirk (TVNZ) are two years commencing on 1 July 2023.
Michael O’Donnell’s (RNZ) term is one year commencing on 1 July 2023.
