Steven Joyce appointed as new NZME chairperson

Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 3 Jun 2025, 7:29pm

In this story NZME, Jim Grenon, Steven Joyce

Former National Party minister Steven Joyce has been named the new chair of NZME, replacing Barbara Chapman. Shareholders also approved a compromise deal that includes Jim Grenon as a new director. The appointments follow a corporate battle for control of the media company.

How they headlined it

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1. Stuff via The PostTue 3 Jun 2025, 4:18pm

   Steven Joyce is the new chair of NZME (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomTue 3 Jun 2025, 4:56pm

   NZME declares peace, Stuff and TradeMe declare war (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 3 Jun 2025, 7:29pm

   Steven Joyce named NZME board chairperson, Jim Grenon a director (opens in new tab)