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30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.

Hosted by Guyon Espiner

Series details.

Credits

Guyon Espiner
Host and Researcher
Miranda Fisher
Senior Producer
Richard Larson
Producer
Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Post Production Manager
John Hartevelt
Executive Editor, In Depth
Jayne Joyce
Graphic Design
Tom Crampin
Motion & Sound Design
Zantana Raerino-Bell
Studio Director, Whakaata Māori
Ali Ventura
Executive Producer, Season 1
Blair Stagpoole
Audio Post Production, Season 1

Special thanks to Whakaata Māori for the use of their studios.

Listen to the podcast version of 30 with Guyon Espiner here.

Awards

2024 NZ TV Awards

Finalist - Best Presenter: News And Current Affairs

Get in touch

Email us at: podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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