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Michael Prentice

ChairNational
Public Sector Earnings

$25,916

2 years of data

Latest Public Sector Pay

$14,000

2014/15 at Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ

Professional Background

Updated 3 Feb 2026

Michael Prentice of Christchurch is a current Arts Council member. Mr Prentice has been the Managing Director of the Christchurch office of strategic design consultancy Designworks. Previously he was Planning Director for Ogilvy New Zealand. He has extensive managerial and commercial skills and has developed the brand and advertising strategies of some of New Zealand's most recognised brands. He founded and chaired the trust board of contemporary dance company, Black Grace, and is a former director of Auckland's performing arts facilities organisation, The Edge.

Education

Not specified

Qualifications

None listed

Public Sector Roles

2017-09-07Present

Board MemberReappointed
Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ
Appointed by:National

2017-05-012020-04-30

2014-05-012017-04-30

Note: The appointing party indicates which government made the appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation or voting preferences.

Remuneration History

Financial YearAgencyRemunerationPeriodNotes
2014/15Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ$14,000Full Year-
2013/14Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ$11,916Full Year-

Cross-Sector Roles

Crown Entity Roles (1)

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