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3 days ago |
thespinoff.co.nz | Duncan Greive
It’s an objectively crazy way to behave. But I kind of get it, writes Duncan Greive. This time last week, Chris Bishop was having an awesome day. A massive NZ music fan, heading to the big awards show – a great night ahead of him. I saw him there, standing alongside his colleague Paul Goldsmith, next to the bar during the intermission. Bishop looked like he was having an excellent time, though to be fair everyone did – the awards are huge and informal and a great night out.
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4 days ago |
thespinoff.co.nz | Duncan Greive
Two decades ago, when news organisations were global business titans able to buy fast-growing tech businesses, Stuff acquired Trade Me. This week’s transaction flips the script. Yesterday was a landmark day in the history of New Zealand’s news media, with each of our largest news publishers undergoing major shakeups in ownership, governance or both.
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2 months ago |
thespinoff.co.nz | Duncan Greive
In early March an 11-page letter sent shockwaves through media giant NZME. Duncan Greive analyses its withering critique of the business, and the plan to redirect its news direction after ripping out the board. New Zealand’s sharemarket is typically a fairly sleepy place. Stocks rise and fall, sometimes abruptly – but the battles for control seen in larger markets are rare.
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Mar 7, 2025 |
mumbrella.com.au | Hal Crawford |Duncan Greive
A couple of weeks ago NZME – a media company that counts the NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB, BusinessDesk, and a host of radio and entertainment brands among its holdings – held its annual results presentation for shareholders. The hour was dominated by news that its property portal OneRoof might be separated for sale.
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Mar 5, 2025 |
thespinoff.co.nz | Duncan Greive
It’s driven by a Canadian billionaire with seemingly strong views on trans rights, vaccines and te Tiriti. A couple of weeks ago NZME – a media company that counts the NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB, BusinessDesk, ZM and a host of radio and entertainment brands among its holdings – held its annual results presentation for shareholders. The hour was dominated by news that its property portal OneRoof might be separated for sale, along with the announcement of an online news channel built around Ryan Bridge.
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