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The MPA board.

A unified, independent voice representing the NZ magazine industry to consumers, advertisers, agencies and retailers. Members are elected at the AGM.

MPA Chair

Stuart Dick

General Manager, Are Media

Stuart Dick is a seasoned media executive with more than 20 years' experience across publishing, marketing, and digital innovation. As GM of Are Media New Zealand, he has led the revitalisation of several of the country's most iconic magazine brands, strengthening their reach and performance across both print and digital. He steps into the role of MPA Chair at a time of renewed momentum for the sector — bringing a forward-looking, collaborative vision focused on supporting local publishers.

Deputy Chair

Cathy Parker

Publisher, Adrenalin Publishing

Cathy is the owner and publisher at Adrenalin Publishing Ltd, which publishes seven business and specialist magazine titles. Adrenalin was formed in 1992 when Cathy left the corporate world and purchased NZWindsurfer and NZCompany Vehicle. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering and previously worked across alternative fuels and car leasing.

Board Member

James Frankham

Director, Kōwhai Media

James has served on the MPA board since May 2014. As publisher of New Zealand Geographic and director of Kōwhai Media Ltd, he brings nearly 20 years' experience across print, broadcast TV, web and social — and is developing NZGeo.com and a range of virtual reality projects.

Board Member

Sarah Perriam-Lampp

Editor-in-chief, CountryWide Media

Sarah is Editor-in-Chief of CountryWide Media, building on a career as an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and production agency owner. She acquired Country-Wide and Dairy Exporter in 2023 and NZ Life & Leisure in 2024, and is a regular rural commentator on TVNZ Breakfast, Herald NOW and RNZ.

Board Member

David Atkins

Managing Director, ICG Media

David leads ICG Media, one of New Zealand's leading multi-title independent publishers.

Board Member

Kimberley Dixon

Editor, Hospitality Business

Kimberley is a PRINZ-accredited communications specialist and Contract Editor of Hospitality Business — with a background spanning journalism, corporate communications, magazine publishing and PR consulting.

Board Member

Nicholas Burrowes

General Manager, The Pluto Group

Nicholas is GM of The Pluto Group and has led the growth of flagship title homestyle at retail and commercially. With over a decade in the home category, he thrives on banter around the future of media in New Zealand.

Board Member

Tony Edwards

General Manager, Are Direct

Bio to come.