and decisions" of the new public media entity. On 6 December, Jackson apologised for his conduct during the interview but defended the public media merger and accused the New Zealand media of fomenting opposition to the merger effort. Notable relatives Willie Jackson is the son of Bob Jackson and Dame June Jackson, one of New Zealand's longest serving parole board members. His uncles are activist Syd Jackson and lawyer Moana Jackson. His grandfather is All Black Everard Jackson. Jackson's ex-wife is singer Moana Maniapoto. His son is award winning journalist Hikurangi Jackson. References |- |- |- 1961 births Alliance (New Zealand political party) MPs Leaders of political parties in New Zealand Living people New Zealand television presenters Māori MPs New Zealand list MPs Mana Motuhake politicians New Zealand Māori broadcasters Unsuccessful candidates in the 1996 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 2002 New Zealand general election Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives Radio Live 21st-century New Zealand politicians New Zealand Labour Party MPs Candidates in the 2017 New Zealand general election Candidates in the 2020 New Zealand general election People from Māngere Willie Members of the Cabinet of New Zealand