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Jarrod Gilbert
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Columnist, New Zealand Herald
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By Jarrod Gilbert| New Zealand Herald Verified There were also times when the legal team had concerns about what I’d written. Usually, I could allay their fears, but twice I had columns pulled and never published. One was when I made light of suicide (which sounds terrible now) and another when I ripped so wholeheartedly into a couple of politicians that it was deemed defamatory (which now sounds awesome). I also burned a few bridges. I once called on Paula Bennett to resign, and shortly thereafter sat next to her over lunch.
By Jarrod Gilbert| New Zealand Herald Verified We need to rethink how we handle young people in prison. Photo / File OpinionDr Jarrod Gilbert is the Director of Independent Research Solutions and a sociologist at the University of Canterbury. THREE KEY FACTSYoung people under 20 have the highest reconviction and re-imprisonment rates. New report highlights significant shortcomings in the Corrections system, particularly for young Māori. Early intervention is needed to address the root causes of youth crime.
By Jarrod Gilbert| New Zealand Herald Verified There were also times when the legal team had concerns about what I’d written. Usually, I could allay their fears, but twice I had columns pulled and never published. One was when I made light of suicide (which sounds terrible now) and another when I ripped so wholeheartedly into a couple of politicians that it was deemed defamatory (which now sounds awesome). I also burned a few bridges. I once called on Paula Bennett to resign, and shortly thereafter sat next to her over lunch.
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New Zealand Herald
The NZ Herald is New Zealand's leading news organization, established in 1863 as a daily newspaper. It has evolved into a multimedia news provider, recognized as the most-read print and digital news source in the country. Owned by NZME Publishing Limited, the NZ Herald is part of New Zealand Media and Entertainment, which was formed through the merger of APN New Zealand and The Radio Network. The NZ Herald publishes the most widely circulated daily and weekend newspapers in New Zealand, with a readership significantly higher than its nearest competitor. Its digital platform attracts over 2 million unique users each month, offering a wide range of content including breaking news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle. The organization employs hundreds of journalists across the country, ensuring comprehensive coverage of local and national stories. Additionally, it maintains extensive historical archives, documenting over 160 years of reporting.
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Founded: 2014