Conduct Review Reveals Lingering Concerns

NZME board chair Steven Joyce confirms a conduct review identified two new "specific issues" following the termination of three senior leaders at OneRoof and ZM.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 5:59 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

Background: High-Profile Terminations

The cultural audit was sparked by the exit of three leaders:

Greg J. Hornblow (Former OneRoof CEO): Terminated in November after admitting to paying a 14-year-old for sex. At the time of his arrest, he was already under internal investigation for inappropriate behavior at a work function and making inappropriate office comments.

Ross Flahive (Former ZM Content Director): Dismissed separately in late 2025.

Nicholas Hammond: Left the company in December.

Steven Joyce noted that while adequate reporting systems existed, they were not accessed for some time in these cases. The review highlighted a need for NZME to better promote a supportive environment where staff feel safe to witness or experience inappropriate behavior without fear of reprisal.