Industry Interviews

NZBS Head, Tony Simons speaks with industry professionals about their media journey.

Working in media is more than just being on screen or behind a microphone or camera, there are many roles that benefit from a media grounding.

If you are interested in finding out more about where a media education can take you, have a look at Our Graduates, or get in contact with us.

Patrick Phelps, Manager for Minerals West Coast

NZBS Head, Tony Simons, spoke to Patrick about his journey in becoming an advocate for the mining industry.

Dr Brian Pauling, Educator and founder of NZBS

NZBS Head, Tony Simons, spoke to Dr Pauling about the revolutionary for its time, BBc degree.

Kyan Krumdieck, Writer/Director @TVNZ OnDemand

NZBS Head, Tony Simons, spoke to Kyan about working on the comedy Sextortion.

Clarke Gayford, New Zealand's best-known angler

NZBS Head, Tony Simons, spoke to Clarke about finding his direction in media.

Shaun Summerfield, Giltrap Group

NZBS Head, Tony Simons, spoke to Shaun about his background and his current role in communications. It’s not surprising a few nice cars feature in this interview.

Erica Wood, Fonterra

NZBS Head, Tony Simons, spoke to Erica (on Zoom) about the host of opportunities for NZBS grads as content producers with the big corporates.

Bree Loverich Former Manager at Screen CanterburyNZ

NZBS Head, Tony Simons spoke to Bree about the key role her office and other Regional Film Offices around New Zealand, play in encouraging new film ventures.