Melodie Robinson (Ngāi Tahu), General Manager, Sports & Events, TVNZ
Melodie Robinson is a former Black Fern rugby player who had a passion for sports journalism and wanted to be the next Keith Quinn. She was delighted to end up working with Keith Quinn as a commentator in a 12 year career with both SKY TV and World Rugby. Now she’s the General Manager of Sport and Events for TVNZ where she leads the team bringing New Zealand the 36th America’s Cup, the Black Clash, and TVNZ’s coverage of the 2021 Olympics and Paralympics.