Gavin Ellis holds a PhD in political studies. He is a media consultant and researcher. A former editor-in-chief of the New Zealand Herald, he has a background in journalism and communications – covering both editorial and management roles – that spans more than half a century. His editorship of the Herald coincided with a period of major redevelopment of the broadsheet weekday newspaper, the launch of the Weekend Herald, and the creation of the newspapers’ Internet presence. A strong advocate of freedom of speech, he was chairman of the New Zealand Media Freedom Committee and was recipient of the British Commonwealth Astor Press Freedom Award in 2005. He was created an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to journalism. He has been a university lecturer in politics and media studies and a regular commentator on radio. As a consultant, he has advised on significant developments in media in New Zealand. He is the author of Trust Ownership and the Future of News: Media Moguls and White Knights (London, Palgrave) and Complacent Nation (Wellington, Bridget Williams Books). He can be contacted at gavin.ellis@xtra.co.nz
That is a great looking website my friend. I shall be a constant and consistent follower. Good fortune with this. It is needed as our craft is adrift on turbulent seas.
kia ora Gavin; I will miss you on RadioNZ but it is great that you are here. I will visit regularly. One suggestion I could make is a piece on the NZH Canvas magazine, which has turned into a great read under the editorship of Sarah Daniell.
Hi Gavin
Great piece on the goat’s lack of support for mainstream media. Regards Mike
Just a thank you from a lover of intelligent, informed and perceptive words – especially when tinted with occasional whimsy
Hi Gavin. I was just alerted to this web site Looking towards more enlightened insights from you. Cheers!
Thanks Paul. Much appreciated.