Welcome to the Guild

The New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators is a friendly, professional society for those working with a focus on agriculture – the backbone of this country.

One of the Guild's key objectives is to have agriculture recognised for the major role it plays in New Zealand's export-oriented economy.

For over 60 years, our members have brought this country's innovative and sustainable methods of food and fibre production for domestic and export markets to the attention of urban and rural New Zealanders alike. Within the Guild there is expertise in everything from animal behaviour to wine.

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Online briefing sessions for 2024

We have two upcoming briefing sessions 12:30pm - 24 April 2024 on AI tools for journalists and communicators and 12:30pm - 17 May 2024 with Mark Leslie - CEO Pamū. Read more here.

Nominations now open for Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year

We're now calling for nominations for the 2024 Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award. The award will be announced at Fieldays on Wednesday 12 June in Hamilton. 

Kate Evans takes out this year’s top prize

at the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators’ annual journalism awards. Read more here.

 


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There are a load of benefits to being a member of the Guild. If you work in agricultural communication or you're a journalist join us today! 

Freelance journalist Kate Evans, writing for New Zealand Geographic and US magazine Roads and Kingdoms, took out this year’s top prize...
Posted: 10-Nov-2023
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The New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators is a friendly, professional society for those working with a focus on agriculture – the backbone of this country.
Posted: 05-Nov-2023
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The New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators is proud to announce Wools of New Zealand as the new sponsor for the highly competitive Rural Photography Award. The award celebrates all that is great about photojournalism and the work of photographers covering stories across New Zealand's rural communities and sector.
Posted: 02-Oct-2023
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Tangaroa Walker, dairy farmer, industry leader, and farming advocate last night announced as the 37th winner of the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award.
Posted: 15-Jun-2023
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