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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AGM 12pm, Thursday 7 November 

Our AGM is taking place on Thursday 7 November at midday via ZOOM. The agenda is here. You can add the meeting to your calendar here.

Join us on 8 November for the NZGAJC Photography and Journalism Awards

The winners of the 2024 NZGAJC Photography and Journalism Awards will be announced at the Awards Night in Wellington on Friday 8 November.  This year we've made tickets free for members and associates. Register here.

Registrations now open for our 2024 Professional Development Day

Reserve your spot at the NZGAJC Professional Development Day from 2pm -5pm on Friday 8 November. Read more here.

Alan Emerson named Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year 2024

Freelance columnist Alan Emerson was last night announced as the 38th winner of the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award. Read more here.

 

Join the Guild today to get the latest news and updates

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! 

John Gauldie, Editor of The Orchardist and The Grower magazine asked Guild past president, Elaine Fisher, to write a reflective piece about her 5 decades in journalism and reporting on horticulture in particular.
Posted: 15-Sep-2024
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Freelance columnist Alan Emerson was last night announced as the 38th winner of the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award.
Posted: 13-Jun-2024
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The landscape of journalism and media is rapidly changing. How we respond to the challenges, threats and advances may make or break our industry. The NZGAJC is hosting a roundtable discussion to focus on the changing landscape of media and journalism, the sustainability of the agricultural journalism sector, and the needs of our sector to remain relevant.
Posted: 19-May-2024
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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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