Our People
Christina Gerrie
Production Manager
Christina joined NHNZ in 1994 and since then has production managed several one hour documentaries as well as a variety of series from Buggin' with Ruud to Orangutan Island. Her role entails creating development budgets in conjunction with the Development Manager and Head of Production Management. She is also responsible for the supervision and training of new production managers.
Kristen Gillespie
Development Manager
Kristen Gillespie began her television career as a presenter for the well-known New Zealand children's show Play School. Since then she has worked for a number of production companies as production manager on comedy, drama and format shows. She joined NHNZ Development in 2002, and coordinates all new development projects and international marketing.
Debbie Hill
Human Resources Advisor
After working in sales and account management, an interest in staff development led Debbie to tertiary study in human resources. Her role at NHNZ includes staff recruitment, managing health and safety, payroll administration, conducting performance management and salary reviews, and managing employment contracts.
Suzanne Lloyd
Production Manager
Suzanne Lloyd has worked in the television industry on a range of programs both in New Zealand and overseas. During her time at NHNZ, she has worked as location manager and production manager for a variety of productions. Most recently she has focused on working with NHNZ's Beijing office, managing the production of a range of documentaries bringing China's stories to the world.
Glenda Norris
Production Manager
Glenda Norris initially began a career in teaching before joining the television industry in the early 1980s. Since then she has worked on a broad range of productions and is currently production manager for the much anticipated six part HiDef series Weird Edens.
Robyn Pearson
Production Manager
With a background in financial services, Robyn Pearson joined NHNZ in February 1998 and since then, has production managed a range of programs. Her most recent credits include Storm Shooter, Tsunami: The Race for Survival, four series of the long running The Most Extreme and I Survived... series 1 and 2.
