After 18 months heading up Rotorua newspapers, Matthew Sherry is confident he's leaving the business in a strong position.
Mr Sherry, general manager of APN titles Rotorua Daily Post, Rotorua Weekender and several niche publications, has completed his contract and returns to Wairarapa at the end of the year.
He won't be lost to APN however as he will continue to work alongside the company on a number of special projects.
Mr Sherry said he had thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a big year for the Rotorua Daily Post, particularly the March conversion to a morning compact paper.
"I have absolutely loved doing what we're doing, especially seeing how the paper has really moved forward in a big way."