Board members
MPA Chair
Stuart Dick
General Manager
Are Media
Stuart Dick is a seasoned media executive with more than 20 years’ experience across publishing, marketing, and digital innovation. As General Manager of Are Media New Zealand, he has led the revitalisation of several of the country’s most iconic magazine brands, strengthening their reach and performance across both print and digital platforms.
His leadership has been marked by strong audience and commercial growth, and he steps into the role of MPA Chair at a time of renewed momentum for the sector. Stuart brings a forward-looking, collaborative vision focused on supporting local publishers and championing a thriving, multi-platform future for New Zealand magazines.
Deputy Chair
Cathy Parker
Publisher
Adrenalin Publishing
Cathy is the owner and publisher at Adrenalin Publishing Ltd, Adrenalin publishes seven business and specialist magazine titles. Adrenalin was formed in 1992 when Cathy fled the corporate world and purchased two magazines, NZWindsurfer and NZCompany Vehicle. Prior to publishing she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree and worked in engineering, sales and management roles in a variety of industries including alternative fuels and car leasing. She has two teenage daughters and is a keen basketball player and coach.
Board Members
James Frankham
Director
Kowhai Media
James Frankham has served on the Magazine Publishers Association board since May 2014, and has been deputy chair for the past year. Now publisher of New Zealand Geographic and director of K?whai Media Ltd, he has nearly 20 years’ experience in the media industry, largely in editorial roles across print, broadcast television, web and social channels. As the New Zealand Geographic print product continues to grow, Frankham is developing the performance and reach of NZGeo.com and a range of projects in the virtual reality space.
Sarah Perriam-Lampp
Editor-in-chief
CountryWide Media
Sarah Perriam-Lampp is the Editor-in-Chief of CountryWide Media, building on a career as an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and production agency owner. In 2023, she acquired the legacy agricultural titles Country-Wide and Dairy Exporter, followed by NZ Life & Leisure in 2024, bringing them together with her established video and audio production company.
With more than 15 years’ experience across television, radio, podcasting, and print, Sarah has a deeply informed perspective on New Zealand’s food and fibre sector, making her a trusted voice in the industry. She is a regular commentator on rural issues for TVNZ Breakfast, Herald NOW, and RNZ, and is frequently engaged as an MC and speaker.
Sarah lives in Canterbury with her husband, Will, who farms near Methven, where she enjoys retreating to her garden away from a busy professional life.
David Atkins
Managing Director
ICG Media
Kimberley Dixon
Editor
Hospitality Business
Kimberley Dixon is a communications specialist and Contract Editor of Hospitality Business, with a background spanning journalism, corporate communications, magazine publishing, PR consulting and magazine editing. A PRINZ-accredited practitioner and former Fletcher Challenge communications manager, she brings strong skills in strategic content, publication management and digital communication, along with extensive industry judging experience.
Nicholas Burrowes
General Manager
The Pluto Group
Nicholas Burrowes is GM of The Pluto Group Ltd, and has led the growth of their key title of homestyle at retail and commercially. With over a decade of home-category experience, homestyle has become a specialist in creating content that modern readers and brands love and engage with. Nicholas is an ardent magazine follower of both domestic and international titles, in print and online, and thrives on banter around the future of media in New Zealand – and the magazine brands that will help shape it.
Tony Edwards
General Manager
Are Direct
Bio to come