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Mediawatch: Who calls the shots after change at the top?
Two big media players made huge moves on the same day as Stuff twinned with Trade Me while NZME shook up its boardroom.

NZME board shake-up: 'An opportunity to debate editorial policy'
NZME has rubber stamped a compromise deal allowing an activist shareholder onto its board, while appointing a former National government minister as its chair.

Nominee for NZME board wants ‘political leaning’ of NZ Herald stories measured
Canadian businessman James Grenon, who is expected to be elected to the NZME Board as a director, said it was “important for the Herald to be a broad church”.

Is the battle for control at NZME over?
Former minister Steven Joyce is expected to be appointed chair of NZME’s board, effectively ending speculation of the future control of the company.

NZME Takeovers Panel determination
In April 2025, the Takeovers Panel held a meeting under section 32 of the Takeovers Act 1993 to inquire into potential non-compliance with the Takeovers Code by Mr James Grenon when he acquired a total of 1,212,975 NZME shares, representing 0.646% of the

Mediawatch: A war of letters at NZME
With an attempted billionaire boardroom coup at NZME unfolding mostly behind closed doors, journalists warn the public deserves answers.

Billionaire’s NZME board takeover may have breached regulations
The Takeovers Panel is investigating whether Jim Grenon has been acting in concert with other shareholders.

NZME directors 'have concerns' about businessman Jim Grenon taking editorial control
Grenon, a New Zealand resident since 2012, bought a 9.3 percent stake in NZME for just over $9 million early in March.

NZME - Appointment of new Chair
AUCKLAND, 4 June 2025: NZME Limited (NZX: NZM, ASX: NZM) (“NZME”) advises that the NZME Board has confirmed Steven Joyce as Chair, effective immediately

Steven Joyce is the new chair of NZME
Steven Joyce is the new chairman of NZME and Jim Grenon is a new director of the company.

Herald on Sunday crowned Newspaper of the Year at 2025 Voyager Media Awards
NZME snares crown for the second year in a row.

NZME board backs nomination of Steven Joyce as chair, Jim Grenon's bid as candidate
The board has backed the nomination of former National Cabinet minister Steven Joyce as chair, and Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon's bid to join him at the board table.

NZME teams up with Aussie company to start new motor marketplace
NZME is looking to develop an online marketplace for vehicles in association with Australia's Gumtree Group.

James Grenon did not breach NZME Takeover Code, NZX Takeovers Panel finds
James Grenon bought further shares in NZME in March, shortly before he told NZME about his plans to remove directors and replace them.

NZME board approaches former National minister to be chairman
If the former high-profile politician was appointed as a director, current chairman Barbara Chapman would resign and allow him to take her place.

Steven Joyce nominated as NZME board candidate
The company's shareholders are set to meet early June to select a new board.

Netball: NZME announces exclusive partnership with Netball New Zealand
A new weekly podcast, Inside Netball, features former Silver Ferns.

Sir Ian Taylor: Why I’m concerned about Jim Grenon’s NZME takeover bid
OPINION: On the surface, the Canadian billionaire's proposals might sound constructive, but what lies beneath the surface is more revealing.

NZME shareholder takes aim at board chair over questions of political motivation
Troy Bowker has accused Barbara Chapman of personally targeting him in a letter that was published on the NZX.