NPA taps Public Affairs Director

AUCKLAND, Today: The News Publishers’ Association (NPA) appointed Andrew Holden, a seasoned journalist, as its first Public Affairs Director, marking its 125th anniversary. Holden brings over 35 years of expertise.

NPA Chair Sinead Boucher expressed delight at Andrew’s credibility and understanding of journalism’s importance. Andrew aims to strengthen the industry’s sustainability.

Excited to support high-quality journalism, Andrew, who served as Head of Communications for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, looks forward to contributing to the news sector.

“New Zealand is blessed with high-quality journalism.”

“In this role he will be the public voice of our industry, and work with all our members, other interested parties, the community and the Government in strengthening the sustainability of journalism. As part of this, we are looking forward to meeting the new Minister for Media and Communications, Melissa Lee, to understand her ambitions for this portfolio.”

Andrew said he was delighted to be involved in the news industry again. “New Zealand is blessed with high-quality journalism and I’m really looking forward to supporting our news companies and journalists in maintaining this.”

Andrew recently completed five years as Head of Communications for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, the government agency which supports the export sector.