The News Publishers’ Association champions the news media industry of New Zealand and represents members interests in areas such as government affairs, media regulation and public funding of journalism, including management and promotion of the national media awards which celebrate excellence in journalism. The NPA also promotes the power of news media as a highly effective advertising medium and offers a centralised national newspaper advertising booking service for accredited media agencies (previously News Works).

The News Publishers’ Association champions the news media industry of New Zealand and represents members interests in areas such as government affairs, media regulation and public funding of journalism, including management and promotion of the national media awards which celebrate excellence in journalism. The NPA also promotes the power of news media as a highly effective advertising medium and offers a centralised national newspaper advertising booking service for accredited media agencies (previously News Works).

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Latest News

16 January 2026

Entries open for the 2026 Voyager Media Awards

The News Publishers’ Association (NPA) is delighted to announce that entries to the 2026 Voyager Media Awards are now open.

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4 December 2025

Announcing the 2026 Voyager Media Awards

The News Publishers’ Association is delighted to announce the awards list for the 2026 Voyager Media Awards, recognising and rewarding exceptional news and current affairs journalism in Aotearoa.

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16 May 2025

Winners announced at the 2025 Voyager Media Awards

The winners of 39 awards were announced at the 2025 Voyager Media Awards on Friday 16 May, which brought the industry together to celebrate and recognise excellence in New Zealand journalism.

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