The News Publishers’ Association champions the news media industry of New Zealand and represents members interests in areas such as government affairs, media regulation and public funding of journalism, including management and promotion of the national media awards which celebrate excellence in journalism. The NPA also promotes the power of news media as a highly effective advertising medium and offers a centralised national newspaper advertising booking service for accredited media agencies (previously News Works).

The News Publishers’ Association champions the news media industry of New Zealand and represents members interests in areas such as government affairs, media regulation and public funding of journalism, including management and promotion of the national media awards which celebrate excellence in journalism. The NPA also promotes the power of news media as a highly effective advertising medium and offers a centralised national newspaper advertising booking service for accredited media agencies (previously News Works).

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Latest News

17 January 2024

Entries open for the 2024 Voyager Media Awards

The News Publishers’ Association (NPA) is delighted to announce that entries to the 2024 Voyager Media Awards are now open

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16 January 2024

Herald marks 150 years

In 1874 the township of Gisborne sat on roads of muddy tracks and was home to about 400 European settlers. On January 5 of that year, inhabitants of the primitive colonial outpost could read the inaugural edition of the then-named Poverty Bay Herald.

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8 December 2023

Looking forward: 2024 Voyager Media Awards

With 50 years of recognising and rewarding exceptional news and current affairs coverage in Aotearoa, the News Publishers’ Association (NPA) is excited to announce some important changes to the 2024 Voyager Media Awards as we look forward to continuing to celebrate excellence in an ever-evolving industry.

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