Dr Jim Mather named as new chair of Radio New Zealand

May 7, 2018
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Former chief executive of Maori Television and current head of Te Wananga o Aotearoa Dr Jim Mather has been named as the new chair of Radio New Zealand. 

He replaces Richard Griffin whose third term as chairman has finished.

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has today announced Dr Mather's appointment.

Dr Mather is currently the chief executive of tertiary education provider Te Wananga o Aotearoa, a role he has held since 2013.  

Before that he was the chief executive of Maori Television for nine years. 

"Dr Mather is highly regarded as a chief executive and his understanding of the public broadcasting ethos and landscape means he’ll be able to make a significant contribution as the RNZ Chair," Ms Curran said in a statement.

"This Government believes modern public digital media services that inform, entertain and uplift are vital and we expect RNZ to play a pivotal role in providing high quality, independent journalism and to support people to tell New Zealand stories that reflect and reinforce our unique culture," she said.

"Dr Mather brings effective relationship management and leadership skills to the board at a time when the important evolution of RNZ into RNZ+ is just starting," the minister said.

Dr Mather is to be appointed as chair for a first term of three years.

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