Mediawatch

There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.

Hosted and produced by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell

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Podcast details.

Credits

Colin Peacock

Host and Editor

Hayden Donnell

Producer and Reporter

Awards

2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

2023 NZ Radio Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

2021 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Current Affairs - Gold

2021 NZ Radio Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

2020 NZ Radio Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

2019 NZ Radio Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

2018 NZ Radio Awards

Finalist - Best Daily/Weekly Feature

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