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NZme Limited
NZme is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Newspaper Publishing industry. In 2024 the company generated total revenue of $317,091,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2024 NZme had 1,369 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of NZme is Mr Michael Boggs whose official title is Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of NZme is Ms Barbara Chapman whose official title is Independent Chair. New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is an integrated media company, with a portfolio of newspapers, radio stations and digital platforms. The company’s brands include the following: NZME Publishing: The New Zealand Herald, BusinessDesk, Be Well, Travel, Viva, TimeOut, Canvas, Spy, DRIVEN, OneRoof, The Northern Advocate, The Rotorua Daily Post, The Bay of Plenty Times, Hawke’s Bay Today, The Whanganui Chronicle, Essence, The Northland Age, The Waikato Herald, Te Awamutu Courier, Rotorua Weekender, The Taupo & Turangi Herald, The Hauraki-Coromandel Post, The Katikati Advertiser, Te Puke Times, Napier Courier, Hastings Leader, The CHB Mail, Bush Telegraph, Stratford Press, Whanganui Midweek, Manawatu Guardian, Horowhenua Chronicle, Kapiti News, Education Gazette. NZME Audio: Newstalk ZB, NM, The Hits, Coast, Radio Hauraki, Gold, Flava, iHeartRadio, Hokonui, The Alternate Commentary Collective, Gold Sport. MZME Digital: nzherald.co.nz, OneRoof, DRIVEN, Restaurant Hub, iHeartRadio, BusinessDesk. MZME Events: Women’s Lifestyle Expo, Home & Lifestyle Show.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the NZme Limited includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
Company Details
What’s this enterprise profile about?
NZme Limited, trading as NZme, operates under the ABN and was incorporated on 20 December 2001. NZme Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:NZM. NZme Limited primarily operates in the Internet Publishing and Broadcasting industry in Australia.
Key Personnel
What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within NZme Limited, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.
Financials
What’s included in the Financials chapter?
The Financials chapter presents NZme Limited’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.
Growth & Ratios
What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?
The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.
Operating Segments
What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?
The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which NZme Limited operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.
Competitor Benchmarking
What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?
The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of NZme Limited’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.
Industries of Operation
What’s included in the Industries of Operation chapter?
The Industries of Operation chapter outlines NZme Limited’s market share across the industries in which it operates. Each industry profile includes a comprehensive overview featuring data on total market size, the number of enterprises, industry concentration levels, and overall turnover. This analysis provides context for the company’s competitive position and scale within each relevant market.
Shareholders
What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?
The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of NZme Limited, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.
Subsidiaries
What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?
The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by NZme Limited. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.
History
What’s included in the History chapter?
The History chapter presents a overview of NZme Limited’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NZme Limited?
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is an integrated media company, with a portfolio of newspapers, radio stations and digital platforms. The company’s brands include the following: NZME Publishing: The New Zealand Herald, BusinessDesk, Be Well, Travel, Viva, TimeOut, Canvas, Spy, DRIVEN, OneRoof, The Northern Advocate, The Rotorua Daily Post, The Bay of Plenty Times, Hawke’s Bay Today, The Whanganui Chronicle, Essence, The Northland Age, The Waikato Herald, Te Awamutu Courier, Rotorua Weekender, The Taupo & Turangi Herald, The Hauraki-Coromandel Post, The Katikati Advertiser, Te Puke Times, Napier Courier, Hastings Leader, The CHB Mail, Bush Telegraph, Stratford Press, Whanganui Midweek, Manawatu Guardian, Horowhenua Chronicle, Kapiti News, Education Gazette. NZME Audio: Newstalk ZB, NM, The Hits, Coast, Radio Hauraki, Gold, Flava, iHeartRadio, Hokonui, The Alternate Commentary Collective, Gold Sport. MZME Digital: nzherald.co.nz, OneRoof, DRIVEN, Restaurant Hub, iHeartRadio, BusinessDesk. MZME Events: Women’s Lifestyle Expo, Home & Lifestyle Show.
What industry does NZme Limited operate in?
NZme Limited, trading as NZme, is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Internet Publishing and Broadcasting industry in Australia.
Where is NZme Limited located?
Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 4 Graham Street, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand.
Who is the CEO of NZme Limited?
The Chief Executive Officer of NZme Limited is Barbara Chapman and the Chief Executive Officer is Michael Boggs.
What was NZme Limited’s revenue in 2025?
In 2025, NZme Limited generated total revenue of approximately $317.1 million.
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