Duncan Grieve
Canadian billionaire leads move to dump NZME board
A Canadian billionaire with a history in private equity is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME, owners of the New Zealand Herald and NewsTalk ZB. Founder of The Spinoff Duncan… Audio
Kiwis turning back to domestic media says new survey
Duncan Grieve from The Spinoff joins Emile Donovan to discuss the findings of the New Zealand on Air "Where are the Audiences?" survey. Audio
Aotearoa's first historical feature film in te reo, from a Māori lens
After years of development and funding rejections, Ka Whawhai Tonu hits cinemas this weekend
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Aotearoa's first historical feature film in te reo, from a Māori lens
After years of development and funding rejections, Ka Whawhai Tonu hits cinemas this weekend
Stuff to take over 6pm Newshub bulletin
A new future for the 6pm news is what the media outlet Stuff is saying after telling its staff that it will take over running the six o'clock Newshub bulletin on TV Three. The Spinoff Founder and… Audio
TVNZ announces restructure
One week on from the proposed shutdown of Newshub, TVNZ has announced a planned restructure which will see up to 68 people lose their jobs.
The state broadcaster is proposing to cut almost 10 percent… Audio
TVNZ interim result due
TVNZ's interim result is due out Friday morning and it may well reflect the state of broadcasting on the back of the turmoil coming out of Newshub this week.
On Wednesday, Newshub announced a… Audio
Three cancels the Project due to high costs and shrinking audiences
Shrinking audiences, high production costs, and a rumoured $1 million licensing fee are major reasons behind THREE'S proposal to cancel its 7 o'clock show the Project, according to media commentators.
…Five factors making this year's budget 'like no other'
Ahead of the Budget announcement, The Spinoff's Duncan Grieve told us about the five factors that make this year's Budget like no other. Audio
How to Write.. an Opinion Piece
Every week in this new series we learn how to write something different. Today Duncan Grieve of the Spinoff tells us how to write an Opinion Piece. Audio
Magazine survival hopes revived after Bauer sale
News that Mercury Capital is buying Bauer's Australian business has revived hopes for the survival of some of New Zealand's most popular magazines.
Bauer's business includes New Zealand magazines… Audio
Debate over plans for RNZ Concert
RNZ is planning to substantially reduce its classical music station RNZ Concert and replace it on FM radio with music for a younger audience.
The move is part of efforts to build a new multimedia… Audio
What could a merged RNZ and TVNZ look like?
RNZ and TVNZ could be disestablished and replaced with a new public broadcaster under a new proposal that may be before Cabinet within weeks.
The government is looking at how best to shore up public… Audio
Mediaworks cutting back local content
Mediaworks cutting back on local content production. Duncan Grieve from the Spin Off joins the discussion to talk about why they are turning their backs on local shows. Audio
Does securing the rugby rights ensure Sky's survival?
Commentators began writing obituaries for Sky Television last week when Spark Sport announced it had reached a six year deal to broadcast all cricket played in New Zealand from next April. Sky's share… Audio
Duncan Grieve: Spin Off Media Membership launch
Spin Off Managing Editor explains what their new media membership is, why they have launched it, how to sign up and what's in it for members. He also announces the first Spin Off book release made up… Audio
The Subterannean City
What does Auckland council need to do to allow developers to construct a preccinct of bars and restaurants underneath Albert Park. Audio
The vote on the Greens' medicinal cannabis bill
Parliament has options to choose from when it comes to medicinal cannabis bills, but will those in chronic pain have much choice once the bills go through a parliamentary vote? Also in this segment… Audio
'Ferry McFerryface' goof
Australians have been left fuming after the discovery that a ferry was named "Ferry McFerryface", based on the whim of the New South Wales Transport Minister. Audio
