Brent Impey has been appointed as the new chair of Radio New Zealand, the Minister for Media and Communications announced.
Impey has been a RNZ board governor since 1 September 2024. His career includes board roles at the Television Broadcasters Council, Advertising Standards Authority and Radio Broadcasters Association.
Paula Browning and Richard Dellabarca have been appointed as new governors. Browning is the part-time Executive Director of WeCreate Inc, an alliance of creative industries, and serves as Deputy Chair of the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board. Dellabarca is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Laws degree and currently chairs Epic Char and sits on the Drive Electric Board.
Dr Jim Mather departed the board after serving three terms, alongside governors Jane Wrightson and Irene Gardiner.