New leadership duo announced for Maori Television

May 7, 2018
Maori Television

The government has today announced the appointment of the two top jobs on the Maori Television board.

Jamie Tuuta has been named as the new chair of the Maori Television Service board, and Lucas Jones as the Deputy Chair.

Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced the new leadership duo today.

"This dynamic combination of business and broadcasting expertise enables Mr Tuuta and Mr Jones to use their skills to protect and position the future of the network, while providing unique indigenous content that builds our narrative as a nation proud of who we are as tangata whenua," Minister Mahuta.

Mr Tuuta is the current Māori Trustee and a director of Moana New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand.

Mr Jones is the chief executive of bi-lingual iwi radio Te Hiku Media. Minister Mahuta says he brings a wealth of experience in language revitalisation and radio and TV programme making.

"It is great to announce the appointment of such capable reo Māori speakers who've proven their commitment and passion for te reo and he tāngata," said Minister Mahuta.

Mr Tuuta takes over as chair from Dame Georgina Te Heuheu, while Mr Jones replaces Piripi Walker who resigned at the end of last year. 
 

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