The Chief Executive of TVNZ, Mr Rick Ellis said today:
"The process for the appointment of a new Managing Editor of News and Current Affairs has begun. I must stress that it
is a management-led process save for the approval of the appropriate remuneration package which may require to be
referred to the Board Human Resources and Remuneration Sub-Committee.
I would like again to place on record that the outgoing Managing Editor, Paul Cutler, has served the company with
absolute integrity and professionalism during a long and distinguished career spanning 20 years. It will not be easy to
find a replacement of his calibre."
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Further statement from TVNZ
The Chief Executive of TVNZ, Mr Rick Ellis has clarified TVNZ's position on future digital transmission as a result of
comment in this morning's Independent.
TVNZ's strategy has not changed. We have always been willing to see TV ONE and TV2 on any digital platform, including
Sky, providing the appropriate commercial terms have been met. To date those terms have been agreed with TelstraSaturn
but have yet to be agreed with Sky. However discussions are ongoing.
Mr Ellis said the terms of any negotiations are those necessary to protect TVNZ and the nation's interest in the future
digital environment.
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