RNZ, a State Owned entity headquartered in New Zealand, was founded in 1995, operates with approximately 590 employees, and reported $44.0M in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, transmitting over three nationwide networks: RNZ National, RNZ Concert, and the AM network, which relays Parliamentary proceedings. It also operates Radio New Zealand Pacific as an overseas shortwave service broadcasting to the South Pacific and beyond. Radio New Zealand News provides comprehensive, up-to-the-minute news and current affairs information. Established under the Radio New Zealand Act 1995, RNZ provides listeners with independent radio programmes in accordance with the Radio New Zealand Charter. The National and Concert networks are funded by New Zealand On Air.
RNZ Chief Financial Officer Hilary Parker unexpectedly resigned and left her position on the same day last Friday, prompting an emergency board meeting, with the departure occurring just weeks before the public broadcaster's accounts are due. RNZ board member Richard Dellabarca is now acting as the organization's CFO. Earlier on October 8, RNZ board chair Brent Impey confirmed an emergency Sunday board meeting was called following Parker's resignation, stressing there was "definitely not" any suggestion of criminality. Parker, who joined RNZ in 2024, left her role unexpectedly, leading to the Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith and Treasury being notified. Previously on October 7, RNZ's board held an emergency weekend meeting after Parker's sudden resignation, stating they would not outline why she resigned, citing privacy and confidentiality, though Impey told Media Insider there was "nothing untoward." This follows RNZ notifying staff earlier on October 7 that Parker had resigned, leading to the appointment of Dellabarca to complete the organization's end-of-year accounts.
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