James Frankham's guest appearances

James Frankham

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Fold

This Climate Business

James Shaw

Marty Verry

Julie Anne Genter

Richard Shirtcliffe

Auckland Transport

Scott Simpson

Rod Oram

Gary Taylor

Stephen Tindall

Barry Coates

Bruce Hamilton

Rowena Duncum

Chris Quin

Peter Beck

Greg Shanahan

OwlTail

How did Aotearoa's most-awarded magazine survive through some of the biggest obstacles in media history? New Zealand Geographic publisher James Frankham talks with Duncan Greive about the collapse of Bauer Media, taking the government to court, and the brilliant revenue model which helps NZ Geo turn a rare profit in print. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Aotearoa's most-awarded magazine survive through some of the biggest obstacles in media history? New Zealand Geographic publisher James Frankham talks with Duncan Greive about the collapse of Bauer Media, taking the government to court, and the brilliant revenue model which helps NZ Geo turn a rare profit in print. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

James Frankham on the evolution of NZ Geographic

James Frankham is on a war path. The publisher of New Zealand Geographic and outdoor adventurer is outraged by the decline of the Hauraki Gulf, the so-called jewel in Auckland’s crown. The State of the Gulf 2020 report reveals that overfishing, sedimentation, pollution, political failures and ignorance have combined to push this precious habitat to near collapse. We spoke to James about what can be done, how long the Gulf has got, his work with NZ Geo, virtual reality and his hopes that his children, like he did, will see rays feeding in Waiheke’s rockpools. About JamesJames is the publisher of the multi-award-winning New Zealand Geographic, an adventurer and advocate for the great outdoors. In 2019 he was a named a Blake Leader by the Sir Peter Blake Trust for his work in using virtual reality to showcase undersea habitats. Visit NZ GeoSee the VR workAnd read the State of the Gulf report

James Frankham is on a war path. The publisher of New Zealand Geographic and outdoor adventurer is outraged by the decline of the Hauraki Gulf, the so-called jewel in Auckland’s crown. The State of the Gulf 2020 report reveals that overfishing, sedimentation, pollution, political failures and ignorance have combined to push this precious habitat to near collapse. We spoke to James about what can be done, how long the Gulf has got, his work with NZ Geo, virtual reality and his hopes that his children, like he did, will see rays feeding in Waiheke’s rockpools. About JamesJames is the publisher of the multi-award-winning New Zealand Geographic, an adventurer and advocate for the great outdoors. In 2019 he was a named a Blake Leader by the Sir Peter Blake Trust for his work in using virtual reality to showcase undersea habitats. Visit <a href="https://www.nzgeo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Geo</a>See the <a href="https://www.nzgeo.com/vr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VR work</a>And read the <a href="https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/harbour-forums/docsstateofgulf/state-gulf-full-report.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">State of the Gulf</a> report

The Gulf War: James Frankham’s crusade for the Hauraki Gulf

Covid-19 was the final nail in the coffin for Bauer Publishing in New Zealand.The German company has closed operations here, shutting down longstanding magazines such as North and South, the Listener, and Woman's Day.Magazine Publishers Association board member James Frankham told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Government decision to keep magazines off supermarket shelves and instead being posted to consumers hit an already struggling industry."That's a difficult situation that Bauer was facing. They simply could not get their products to market. It's as if ZB was allowed to continue operations but wasn't allowed to broadcast."

Covid-19 was the final nail in the coffin for Bauer Publishing in New Zealand. The German company has closed operations here, shutting down longstanding magazines such as North and South, the Listener, and Woman's Day. Magazine Publishers Association board member James Frankham told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Government decision to keep magazines off supermarket shelves and instead being posted to consumers hit an already struggling industry. "That's a difficult situation that Bauer was facing. They simply could not get their products to market. It's as if ZB was allowed to continue operations but wasn't allowed to broadcast."

James Frankham: Pulling magazines from shelves the final straw for Bauer