22 May 2006
Maharey announces NZ On Air Chairman
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the re-appointment of Don Hunn as Chair of the NZ On Air Board for a
further seven-month term ending on 31 December 2006, and acknowledged the strong governance he has provided for NZ on
Air since his appointment as Chair in 2002.
“Mr Hunn’s wide knowledge and experience of public sector governance has been very valuable in steering the Board
through its funding and other activities,” Steve Maharey said. “I look forward to his continuing leadership of the NZ on
Air Board."
NZ On Air is established pursuant to the Broadcasting Act 1989 to reflect and develop New Zealand identity and culture
by promoting programmes about New Zealand and New Zealand interests and by promoting Mâori language and culture.
Its funding requirements are also intended to ensure that the coverage of television and radio broadcasting reaches as
many New Zealand communities, and people of diverse gender, ethnicity, religious and ethical beliefs, and other
interests as possible.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Donald Hunn is an international public-sector consultant and former public servant, and has held senior positions
including State Services Commissioner. He is currently a member of the IHC New Zealand Board and the Royal New Zealand
Ballet Board, and until recently was an Executive Committee member of Friends of Te Papa Tongarewa. Mr Hunn has also
presided over several public sector inquiries into issues, including the leaky building syndrome and the Work and Income
Department.
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