Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Jane Meares and Glen Kyne have been reappointed and appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith.
“I wish to congratulate Jane on her reappointment to the New Zealand Film Commission Board, and welcome Glen into his new appointment.” said Secretary for Culture and Heritage, Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae.
“Jane’s reappointment ensures the Board retains her valuable legal skills, while Glen’s operational knowledge, strategic insights in the screen and media sector, and commercial acumen will be great assets to the Board.”
“Thank you to outgoing member David Wright for his contribution during his two terms on the New Zealand Film Commission Board.”
Jane Meares has been reappointed for a further term ending 30 November 2026. Glen Kyne has been appointed to the Board for a three-year term ending 31 October 2028.
Jane Meares is a Commercial barrister based at Clifton Chambers in Wellington, specialising in public and commercial law. She acts for a range of government departments, Crown entities, non-governmental organisations and corporate clients. She is also the Chair of Land Information NZ’s External Advisory Board, Deputy Chair of the NZ Electoral Commission, Chair of the Financial Services Complaints Limited, a financial Ombudsman service, and the Chair of the Royal New Zealand Ballet Foundation.
Glen Kyne is a respected executive in the media and film sector with expertise in business transformation, managing extensive financial portfolios and commercial strategy. He was Senior Vice President and Head of Network at Warner Bros Discovery for Australia, New Zealand and Japan, Senior Vice President at Discovery ANZ, Chief Commercial Officer at MediaWorks NZ and Director at Bravo TV NZ and Discovery New Zealand.
