Media Insider: NZME board battle – Jim Grenon nominee Philip Crump on NZ Herald editorial quality and trust, says Grenon is not a ‘political extremist’

An NZME board nominee, Philip Crump, shared insights on how a board led by Jim Grenon would enhance the editorial direction of the NZ Herald, advocating for a shift from gatekeeping to content curation to foster quality and trust. Crump emphasized that Grenon, a businessman and Canadian expatriate, is not a political extremist and clarified that the Herald would not mirror Grenon’s previous media venture, Centrist. He also criticized the current NZME board for resisting necessary changes that align with shareholder sentiment and governance norms.

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