June 02, 2025

She’s helped many soar in song now this songbird is soaring: Cath Andersen

Waatea Team Posted On June 2, 2025

Cath Andersen (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) has been Chief Executive of the New Zealand Music Commission (NZMC) since its inception in 2000, providing leadership and support to the New Zealand music industry for 25 years. She has helmed New Zealand Music Month since its inception in 2001, which has become a cornerstone of the cultural calendar, fostering national pride and boosting awareness of local music. Cath has advocated for the power of music to effect positive change in society, through initiatives such as Music Mentoring in Schools, and the music support and mental health charity MusicHelps. She adds CNZM: To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit to the great song book that is Aotearoa.