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Liam Maguren
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Content Manager and Writer, Flicks
Writer for Flicks (NZ/AU/UK). Māori (Ngā Rauru) Pākeha (Irish) animation filmmaker for himself. I'm on Threads as @liammaguren.
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Dan Brunskill
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Political and Economics Reporter, Interest.co.nz
Economic policy reporter for @interestnz (tweets aren’t journalism) dan.brunskill@interest.co.nz
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Stewart Sowman-Lund
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Senior Journalist, Stuff.co.nz
Senior Journalist @nzstuff stewart.sowmanlund@stuff.co.nz
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Max Towle
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Wellington News Director, Newstalk ZB
Wellington News Director for @NewstalkZB. Formerly RNZ
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Kim Knight
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Journalist and Senior Writer, New Zealand Herald
Journalist, New Zealand Herald. Restaurant reviewer, Canvas magazine.
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Jonathan Pearce
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Columnist, OnlySky
Author, columnist for OnlySky (@onlyskymedia), philosopher, public speaker, dealing mainly with philosophy of religion. A Tippling Philosopher ATP Geopolitics
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Alex Lodge
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Video and Social Media Executive, Golf Magic
Video & equipment editor @golfmagic 🎥
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Indira Stewart
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Journalist and Presenter, TVNZ
Journalist @TVNZ 🇫🇯🇹🇴 Formerly @RNZ_News, @abcnews, @radioaustralia . indira.stewart@tvnz.co.nz
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Lyric Waiwiri-Smith
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Writer, The Spinoff
Staff writer @TheSpinoffTV, formerly @NZStuff and @1NewsNZ Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Need to get in touch? Reach me on lyric@thespinoff.co.nz
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GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists featured in The Spinoff?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The Spinoff. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The Spinoff?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter The Spinoff journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The Spinoff working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The Spinoff?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of The Spinoff journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The Spinoff into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The Spinoff updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting The Spinoff journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The Spinoff journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The Spinoff-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can change or cancel your plan at any time. You’ll keep access until the end of your current billing period.