Maori Television acting chief executive Ani Waaka is to continue for the foreseeable future after a search for a suitably qualified chief executive proved unsuccessful.
The company's chairman Wayne Walden said the board had received about 40 applications from people interested in the position, but most had not met the skill-setand experience sought.
The board had approached Ms Waaka, formerly deputy chair of the Maori Television Board, and asked her to continue in the role for the longer term and she had agreed.
"Having just launched, Maori Television is now focused on its long-term planning and development strategies," Mr Walden said.
"I am delighted that Ani is available to remain as chief executive for the longer term, and I know that she has the full support of the board directors, senior managers and our stakeholder partners."
Ms Waaka said she looked forward to leading Maori Television in a more permanent role and particularly during the important establishment period.
Maori Television's first chief executive, Canadian John Davy, was sacked in 2002 for lying about his CV and six months later, the next chief executive Derek Fox left amid sexual harassment allegations.
The new station has capped its spending on programmes at $40,000 an hour, compared with NZ On Air-funded programmes which get $66,000 for the same time.
