Minister announces appointments to New Zealand cultural bodies

New Zealand Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced the appointment of new members to the boards of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), Heritage New Zealand and the Māori Heritage Council.

The new members of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board are Bryce Barnett, Chris Cochran, Kim Ngārimu and David Nicoll.

The new members of the Māori Heritage Council are Chris Cochran, Rebecca (Liz) Mellish and Paul White..

The two new board members of the NZSO are Sue Paterson of Wellington and Laurence Kubiak of Auckland.

Sue Paterson was the Executive Director of the NZ Festival from 2009 to 2017 and previously General Manager of the Royal NZ Ballet.

Laurence Kubiak is the Chief Executive of the NZ Institute for Economic Research and has performed as a professional musician in Europe.

In addition, The NZSO’s board chair Donald Best, and two current board members Dame Bronwen Holdsworth and Peter Biggs, have been reappointed for one year.

Commenting on the appointments at the NZSO, Minister Barry stated "the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is world-class and is going from strength to strength with exciting programmes of performances," said Minister Barry. "These appointments continue the orchestra’s strength of governance."

Heritage New Zealand’s responsibilities include protecting archaeological sites, identifying and recording heritage places and managing a portfolio of heritage properties.

The Māori Heritage Council’s responsibilities include listing Māori sacred sites and historic places of particular interest to Māori.

Image: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

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