Alastair Carruthers Appointed to Lead Netball NZ Board Amid Strategic Reset

Former TVNZ chair Alastair Carruthers appointed as Netball NZ board chair following a turbulent period involving coach suspensions and broadcast struggles.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

A Stabilizing Force in Governance

Carruthers brings an extensive background across the legal, commercial, and arts sectors to the role.

Previous Leadership: He previously served as chair of TVNZ, the NZ Film Commission, and the NZ Arts Council.

Commercial Experience: He was the Chief Executive of major law firms Chapman Tripp and Kensington Swan (now Dentons).

Term: He has been appointed for a three-year term and will officially begin his duties in mid-May 2026.

Recovering from a Turbulent Year