Reappointments to BSA

  • Craig Foss
Broadcasting

Peter Radich and Leigh Pearson have been reappointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) announced Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today.

Mr Radich has been reappointed as BSA Chair and Ms Pearson as a BSA member.

Peter Radich is the senior partner in a Blenheim-based legal practice. He is currently a member of the NZ Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal and is a former Coroner. He was previously the chair of the NZ Law Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.

Leigh Pearson is a self-employed adviser specialising in government relations and communications. She has previously worked in adviser, press and media roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, TVNZ, Radio New Zealand and the Department of Internal Affairs.

“I am delighted that Mr Radich and Ms Pearson are available for further terms. Their reappointments ensure that the BSA has retained appropriate experience and continuity,” says Mr Foss.

The reappointments are until 30 November 2015.