Broadcasting Commission - NZ On Air
NZ On Air is established by section 35 of the Broadcasting Act 1989.
Purpose/Functions
It has the following functions:
- to reflect and develop New Zealand identity and culture by promoting programmes about New Zealand and New Zealand interests; and promoting Māori language and Māori culture;
- to maintain, and, where appropriate, extend the coverage of television and radio broadcasting to all New Zealand communities;
- to ensure that a range of broadcasts is available to provide for the interests of women, youth, children, persons with disabilities and minorities in the community, including ethnic minorities; and to reflect the diverse religious and ethical beliefs of New Zealanders;
- to promote the broadcasting of New Zealand music; and
- to encourage and establish the operation of archives of programmes likely to be of historical interest in New Zealand by making funds available for broadcasting and the production of programmes to be broadcast and archived.
Board Appointments:
The Board has between 3 and 6 members including the Chair.
Members are appointed by the Minister of Broadcasting for terms of up to three years and are eligible for reappointment.
Skills and Experience:
As well as the governance skills mentioned on the Governance front page, specific skills required for this Board include:
- knowledge of television and radio broadcasting
- knowledge/representation of diverse communities of interest in NZ culture
- knowledge/experience in historical and archival areas.
Time Commitment:
2-day meetings every second month with additional time for consideration of proposals for funding.
Board Membership (expiry of term in brackets):
- Neil Walter - Chair (November 2009)
- Edie Moke - Deputy Chair (April 2010)
- Michael Glading (December 2010)
- Paul Smith (August 2009)
- Nicole Hoey (September 2009)
- Murray Shaw (July 2011)