In less than two months New Zealand is off to the polls. We will vote for the parties we want to govern us for the next three years. Voting is at the very heart of our democracy, and it deserves our careful attention.
The election campaign, that concerted period where political parties promote their policies and attack their competitors, is nearly in full swing and Newsroom is increasing its coverage and scrutiny of the contenders, and in some cases, the pretenders.
Up until the eve of polling day our journalists will be focused on bringing you in-depth analysis and coverage that can help inform your voting decision. We will be out in the electorates, attending public meetings and pouring over party policies.
Now, we know that information and opinion is coming at you from all directions and the number of voices and choices have increased but we believe Newsroom is worth making room for. We promise not to waste your time with clickbait or reckons or superficial analysis.
We proudly invite New Zealand to “Make room for Newsroom” because there has never been a more important time for high-quality independent journalism to come to the fore.
We are New Zealand-owned and all the revenue that comes from our subscribers and donors goes into covering local news and current affairs. We are grateful for the support we have received since our launch in 2017. You have helped us grow and expand but, as you know, things are tough in the media world now and if you can donate or subscribe to Newsroom Pro it will help us immensely.
Our journalists break exclusive stories, but we are not in a rush to be first. Newsroom focuses on bringing clarity and depth to issues that really matter to New Zealanders.
You can trust Newsroom because of our independence, integrity, and intelligence. The 'three I’s' represent our core values.
Independence.
Newsroom is fiercely independent. Founded by journalists and run by journalists. Our ownership structure is simple, without complexity or agenda.
When we are reporting on controversial issues, we look for balance and a variety of voices. Our columnists and opinion writers are from across the political spectrum.
Intelligence.
We try hard to treat all our readers with respect. No one needs to be told how to think. Our journalists are given more time to research the facts before they are put in front of you. At Newsroom we are always looking to put context around our reporting.
Integrity.
Journalistic integrity sits at the very heart of what we do. Relentlessly seeking the truth, reporting impartially, standing up to the powerful and being fair in our dealings with all parties involved in a story is embedded in our DNA. And we make sure that any content that has been paid for by a third party is clearly marked.
These values drive the decisions that we make, the areas of focus we choose, the questions we ask – and the quality of work we deliver to our readers. We believe quality is worth making room for.
