Allan Martin (TV producer)

Allan Martin
Martin at the Masters Game in Adelaide in 2023
Born2 May, 1926 (aged 99)
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupations
  • Television producer
  • television director
  • athlete

Allan Wilfrid Martin (OBE) (2 May 1926) is a former New Zealand television director and producer, masters athlete and Doctor of Philosophy.

He is known particularly for his pioneering television current affairs programs such as "Compass" and "Town and Around" in New Zealand and "This Day Tonight" and "Four Corners" in Australia.

Martin served as Director General of TV2 which became South Pacific Television and TVNZ from 1975 to 1985. 

As a Master's Athlete, he has competed in Track and Field, Javelin and Discus.

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