New appointment to NZ On Air board
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 2:33 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
Minister of Broadcasting
17
August 2011
New appointment to NZ On Air
board
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today
announced the appointment of Ross McRobie to the board of
New Zealand On Air.
Mr McRobie was formerly General
Manager of the Radio Network in Christchurch for over a
decade.
‘’Ross’s extensive knowledge of radio,
business management and his wider business interests will
add a useful perspective to the board,’’ says Dr
Coleman.
Based in Wanaka, Mr McRobie is the owner and
director of United Travel and a member of The Red Bus
Company board. He has been appointed to the NZ On Air board
for three years.
Dr Coleman thanked outgoing board member
Murray Shaw for his
work.
ENDS
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