NZME sets April date for AGM as shareholders weigh board refresh

NZME ( (NZMEF) ) has shared an announcement.

NZME will hold its 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on 22 April in Auckland and online, giving investors the option of in-person or virtual participation. The agenda includes addresses from chair Steven Joyce and CEO Michael Boggs, alongside votes on director elections, auditor remuneration and other general business.

Shareholders will vote on confirming independent directors Bowen Pan and Kate Parsons to the board, with Parsons expected to become Audit and Risk Committee chair following Carol Campbell’s planned retirement. Investors will also decide on the election of director nominee Benedict Ong and authorise the board to set audit fees, decisions that will shape NZME’s governance, board skill mix and oversight of its financial reporting.

The board has endorsed Pan and Parsons, citing their expertise in digital platforms, AI-driven software and high-growth company finance as aligned with NZME’s strategic needs. While the board has not taken a position on Ong’s candidacy, the outcome of these resolutions will determine the board’s size and composition as NZME pursues its media and digital growth strategy in a competitive New Zealand market.

More about NZME

NZME Limited is a New Zealand media company with operations spanning radio, digital and print, including assets such as iHeart and the OneRoof property platform. The group focuses on news, entertainment and advertising services in the New Zealand market, and is listed on the NZX with an established governance framework overseen by an independent board of directors.

The company continues to strengthen its board with directors experienced in digital platforms, technology and finance, aiming to support its strategy in a rapidly evolving media and advertising landscape. Its governance structure includes an Audit and Risk Committee, reflecting the regulatory and financial oversight requirements typical for a listed media group.

NZME’s board composition and committee leadership are being refreshed to maintain an appropriate mix of skills as the business navigates structural change in media consumption and advertising markets. The addition of directors with global technology, AI, marketplaces and finance backgrounds signals an emphasis on digital transformation and disciplined financial management across its portfolio.

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