Catherine Saunders
New Zealand broadcasting personality, public relations executive and radio producer
About Catherine Saunders
Lived 1942 – 2025 (aged 82). Catherine Saunders was a New Zealand announcer, television personality, radio producer, public relations executive and journalist.
Catherine Rosaleen Saunders (nee Dowling; 4 April 1942 – 22 March 2026) was a New Zealand broadcasting personality, public relations executive and radio producer.
Early life and education Saunders was born in Dunedin on 4 April 1942, to Anthony John Dowling and Kathleen Mary Dowling (née Whelan), and had two older brothers. Her father was a Catholic lawyer, and her mother a pianist. She started at Dunedin TV in 1962, and worked as a journalist throughout the 1960s.
Awards and honours In the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours, Saunders was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to broadcasting and the community.
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Who was Catherine Saunders?
New Zealand broadcasting personality, public relations executive and radio producer (1942–2026)
When was Catherine Saunders born?
Catherine Saunders was born on 4 April 1942 in Dunedin.
When did Catherine Saunders die?
Catherine Saunders died on 22 March 2025 in Auckland.
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Catherine Saunders was an announcer, television personality, radio producer, public relations executive and journalist.
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Catherine Saunders was New Zealand.
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