Kea New York is pleased to announce a lunch-time event featuring Jane Wrightson, the Chief Executive of NZ On Air since 2007.

Jane will share her reflections on New Zealand’s television industry including ‘notables’ such as Lucy Lawless, Flight of the Conchords, and our answer to Coro Street: Shortland Street, and stories of our film ‘achievers’ at home and internationally, (think Weta Workshops, Peter Jackson...)

Jane will discuss the challenges facing traditional entertainment and local media in the 21st century’s global village of convergent technology.

As the head of New Zealand’s public broadcasting funding agency Jane Wrightson oversees annual spending in excess of $130 million invested in a wide range of local television, radio, music and new media content. Prior to her current role, Jane was Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, CEO of the Screen Production and Development Association, NZ’s Chief Film Censor, and a wide range of management roles in TVNZ.

Jane is a noted film critic (a great excuse to watch lots of movies and shows), and is a regular speaker at international media and cultural events.

In her spare time, Jane serves as a Director of Swimming New Zealand, and was previously a member of the Board of Netball New Zealand. Jane holds an MBA (with Distinction) and completed her undergraduate studies at Victoria University.

The event will take place at The Clerkenwell Restaurant, 49 Clinton Street (between Rivington & Stanton) in lower Manhattan on Wednesday March 31st from noon until 1.30pm.

The event promises to be an engaging and lively luncheon however, the restaurant has limited seating so it's first in first served.

Cost: $42 per person (includes 3 course lunch with tax and tip included in the price). There will be a cash bar available also.

Note: this event is now SOLD OUT.