Andrew Szusterman
Andrew Szusterman is the managing director of South Pacific Pictures, a prominent production company in New Zealand known for creating successful television shows. Under his leadership, the company has produced a variety of popular content, including reality series such as The Traitors NZ and Celebrity Treasure Island. Szusterman's recent comments highlight the importance of public funding from NZ on Air in sustaining these shows, which have become significant to the New Zealand television landscape.
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Szusterman has a strong commercial background and reputation, having spent 17 years at MediaWorks in various roles.
Media Insider: RNZ shake-up - commercial media executive Andrew Szusterman appointed to board
New Zealand· 2025-09-17
Andrew Szusterman noted that John Barnett understood audiences and left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Remembering NZ film and TV producer John Barnett: Former colleagues reflect on producer’s lasting legacyNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Andrew Szusterman expressed disappointment over Paul Henry's decision not to host The Traitors NZ.
Media Insider: The Traitors host twist - Paul Henry on why he’s pulled out; RNZ tweaks Morning Report; Ad industry shake-ups - ANZ reviews agencyNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
Andrew Szusterman is the managing director of South Pacific Pictures and expressed interest in having Paul Henry host The Traitors NZ.
Media Insider: Paul Henry sought Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith’s OK over The Chase host role, during TVNZ board appointment processNew Zealand· 2025-08-05
Andrew Szusterman is the managing director of South Pacific Pictures.
Media Insider: Reality bites - taxpayers help save popular shows The Traitors NZ, Celebrity Treasure Island; TVNZ board member Paul Henry set to host Three showNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
