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Author Archives: Jim Tucker
My new journalism book
New Zealand has no current journalism textbook for those learning the occupation here, or even just wanting to see what’s involved. For that reason, there seems to be some demand for the three textbooks (13 different editions) that I wrote … Continue reading
Pukekura Park plan perfect
A new plan to update New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park shows the maturity of the current NP_ District Council regime. Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Latest columns
Tagged Jim Tucker, Jim Tucker journalism, JimTuckerMedia, Mayor Holdom, Murray Chong, New Plymouth, Pukekura park
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Views rate ahead of unsightly windmills
Do we want windmills blocking our views of Taranaki Maunga – hell no. Continue reading
Posted in Columns
Tagged Jim Tucker, Jim Tucker journalism, JimTuckerMedia, New Plymouth, Taranaki Maunga
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What makes a career in journalism? Jim Tucker tries to explain
New Plymouth journalist Jim Tucker has spent nearly 60 years as a journalist and teacher. Here he talks to a colleague about what’s involved. Continue reading
Posted in New Years honour, Video
Tagged Jim Tucker, Jim Tucker journalism, JimTuckerMedia, New Plymouth, ONZM
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A moment of serenity in a crazy world
An Officer of the NZ Order of Merit award for services to journalism was bestowed on Jim Tucker in Auckland on May 26, 2022. Continue reading
Posted in New Years honour
Tagged Governor-General, Jim Tucker, Jim Tucker journalism, New Plymouth, New Year's Honour, ONZM
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Our trust in councils may be based on sawdust
Who’s responsible for the Continue reading
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Hearing from an old friend
Publication of the first part of my memoirs – Flair and Loathing on the Front Page – has led to someone important from my past professional life getting in touch. Continue reading
Posted in My Books
Tagged Jim Tucker, Jim Tucker journalism, Jim Tucker memoirs, JimTuckerMedia, New Plymouth
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Kim Hill interview on RadioNZ
Jim Tucker is interviewed by Kim Hill on radio about his memoirs and other journalism things. Continue reading
MEMOIRS – Story in The Spinoff
MEDIA April 9, 2022 New Zealand’s godfather of journalism pens his biggest yarn By Chris Schulz Senior writer When finished, Jim Tucker’s memoirs will extend to three parts and 900 pages. Photo: Archi Banal Jim Tucker wrote thousands of stories and … Continue reading
Posted in My Books
Tagged Jim Tucker, Jim Tucker journalism, JimTuckerMedia, JT memoirs, New Plymouth
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