Comment: Media analyst and former academic and editor Gavin Ellis on his new report looking into measures that could save NZ journalism
Gavin Ellis
Dr Gavin Ellis is an honorary research fellow at Koi Tū: Centre for Informed Futures. He is a former University of Auckland lecturer and newspaper editor
Rod Oram, never bound by orthodoxy
Former Herald editor Gavin Ellis’ decision to hire Rod Oram brought the respected business journalist to NZ where he pushed the boundaries for decades. Ellis farewells his forward-thinking colleague and admired friend.
MediaWorks saga a wake-up call for whole industry
The media outlets that commented so fulsomely about a QC's damning report on the culture within broadcaster MediaWorks now face their own challenge. Gavin Ellis asks if they will turn the spotlight on themselves.
Home truths about the media
What sort of media – what sort of journalism – will make it through this economic crisis? Gavin Ellis on what we have learned so far
Gavin Ellis: Time for adversity journalism
Leading journalism commentator Gavin Ellis says media organisations play a vital role in keeping the community informed and, if possible – safe as well as helping maintain public order and morale,