
WHiPA Trustee John McBeth recognised with Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Congratulations to WHiPA Trustee, sports broadcaster John McBeth on receiving his New Zealand Order of Merit insignia this week! Pictured: John McBeth receives the insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services as a sports broadcaster from Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae during an investiture ceremony at Government House on April 14, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand. The Governor-General holds investiture ceremonies twice a year in Wellington and Auc


John McBeth welcomed to WHiPA Board fo Trustees
WHiPA are delighted to welcome John McBeth to our Board of Trustees. John McBeth has been a sports commentator for over 40 years. He was New Zealand’s leading rugby radio commentator before shifting to a similar position with TVNZ. He’s also commentated on a variety of sports at seven Commonwealth Games and two Winter Olympic Games, while Rio will be his eighth Olympics. He was to the forefront of the TV coverage during four of Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup campaigns. He i