The New Zealand Media Awards have celebrated excellence in New Zealand journalism since 1973. Originally known as the Qantas Press Awards, then the Canon Media Awards, Voyager Internet has been the premier sponsor since 2018. The awards are managed and promoted by the News Publishers' Association which champions the news media industry of New Zealand.

The Voyager Media Awards are held annually to encourage, showcase and acknowledge the best of New Zealand’s news media across all platforms.  They recognise the work of journalists, reporters, feature writers, columnists, cartoonists, reviewers, photographers and video journalists, culminating in a celebration of the winners in May.

2023 Awards Celebration

Selection of 2023 Finalists & Winners

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27 May 2023

Winners announced at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards

Winners across 65 awards were announced at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards event on Saturday 27 May.

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14 April 2023

2023 Voyager Media Awards finalists announced

279 finalists across 64 awards have been selected in the 50th annual New Zealand Media Awards by more than 100 judges.

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20 February 2023

Further extension to closing deadline: 2023 Voyager Media Awards

A further and final extension to the closing deadline of the 2023 Voyager Media Awards will be made due to the ongoing effects and disruption to communications in areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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