Freelance Journalists, Feature Writers, Content Writers, New Zealand

Regions
Northland
Auckland
Coromandel
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Taupo
East Cape Hawkes Bay
Taranaki
Manawatu
Wairarapa
Wellington
Marlborough
Nelson
Canterbury
West Coast
Otago
Southland

Apostrophe Writing Solutions -- Marius Strydom (Hamilton, New Zealand)
Writing that "comes off the page". Readers understand it, academics enjoy it, clients love it...and use it!
Archetype Ltd--Sue Claridge (Auckland, New Zealand)
Prompt and precise, creative and communicative--for high quality research, writing, editing, graphics, document design and desktop publishing services for all print media projects.
Allan Baddock (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Award-winning documentary maker; journalist; commentator. All writing, research, review, editing, or reworking. Print, Web, A/V, and television.
Lucy Brake (Tauranga, New Zealand)
I am an environmental writer who can help communicate your 'green' message to the world. Experienced in writing, research, review and editing, I am great at translating technical jargon into clear, easy-to-understand material.
Tracey Cameron (Morrinsville, New Zealand)
Experienced writer, strategist and garbled message translator. No nonsense - just quick, clean communications.
Belinda Carter (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Editing and (re)writing for print or web, newsletter production using Pagemaker or Acrobat PDF and content creation for websites. Basic html coding (no scripting). Feature writing on a range of general topics and styles.
Shirley Chan (Rotorua, New Zealand)
I am a freelance writer contributing features on tourism, hospitality, business, food and beverage and people profiles. Besides features, I write fiction, life stories and memoirs as well.
Samantha Charlton (Take My Word - Web Copy Writing, Editing and Proofreading Service) (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Samantha delivers crisp, clear and well-structured web content, as well as a thorough editing and proofreading service. She has over a decade's experience in ESOL, creative writing, translation, editing and proofreading. In addition to her freelance work, Samantha currently works part-time as a web content writer for the University of Otago.
Dion Crooks (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Writing that's read, on any subject. Plus editing, communications/public relations. Tutoring in writing, grammar, public speaking, communications/public relations, reading.
Kevin Cudby (Wellington, New Zealand)
Writer, Editor, Technologist, Project Manager. Translates the languages of science and technology into English, to create press releases, feature articles, brochures, and technical manuals that interest and engage their readers.
Carol Dawber (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Carol Dawber is an established, experienced and versatile writer who enjoys working with clients to realise their dreams. She is the author of 17 books and is a skilled interviewer, editor and indexer.
Descipher (Wellington, New Zealand)
How would you like your science to go down as smoothly as a nice glass of Pinot Noir? I’m a scientist, a writer and a little bit creative too.
Lee-Anne Duncan (Wellington, New Zealand)
Writing, polishing, editing, simplifying, proofing and anything that's necessary to spread the word about your services, stories or skills - that's what I do!
Grant Dyson - freelance journalist, writer, editor (Tauranga, New Zealand)
My specialist areas: Feature writing, website copy, news reporting, editing & proof reading, press releases and other business writing, and guide books. I'll cover almost any topic, but in particular, travel, the outdoors and tourism.
Mike Elphick (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Experienced Journalist/Corporate Writer/Copyeditor. Lucid, succinct style, tailored to your needs. Deadlines met, satisfaction guaranteed. Friendly, professional service. Contact me.
Jenny Haworth (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Freelance journalist/travel writer/creative writer/heritage specialist/commentator.
Rebecca Hayter (Auckland, New Zealand)
Discovers refreshing angles and researches them well. The easy writing style makes the reader feel involved, informed and entertained. Editor of Boating New Zealand 1998-2008. Excellent quality of writing, sub-editing and proofreading.
Sara Hewitson (Auckland, New Zealand)
Copywriting, writing and sub-editing services. Sub-editor, features writer, travel writer and performing arts reviews. Web copy and web writing to include search engine optimisation.
Esma Holden (Auckland, New Zealand)
I've been a travel agent for 10 years so I write on any aspect of travel in first, second, or third person. I have web articles published on www.suite101.com, www.hubpages.com, and www.essaywriters.com. I'm happy to write on any topic that is required.
Kate Hughes (Auckland, New Zealand)
Kate Hughes has 8 years experience in delivering precise, readable copy, writing and editing. Writing for the growing LOHAS (lifestyles of health and sustainability) market is a passion. To discuss your latest project, please get in touch.
Janet Jackson (Auckland, New Zealand)
An experienced technical writer and freelance writer, with a strong scientific background and ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Experience includes extensive documentation projects, original scientific papers, scientific reviews, pharmaceutical articles and travel articles.
Jo Joiner (Auckland, New Zealand)
Award-winning freelance copywriter based in Auckland. My aim is to make your communications compelling, concise and benefit-driven. With the right words on your side, you can lift business performance and build your brand.
Murray Joiner (Auckland, New Zealand)
Specialising in writing for websites, employee communications and intranets, Murray offers expertise in well-planned and concise communication. His writing styles range from procedural instructions to persuasive marketing material.
Konzeptzword (Auckland, New Zealand)
Words are everything. They tell. They sell. They can weave a spell. That’s the magic I can deliver after more than 45 years in journalism and a passion for using the right words.
Sarah Lang (Slang Ltd) (Wellington, New Zealand)
Why commission me? I’m an award-winning journalist who can write anything from long-form features on any topic through to profiles and short, snappy reviews. Fiendishly organised, I’m also an excellent editor, subeditor, proof-reader, publicist and copywriter.
Little Black Cat: Sarah Ellich (Auckland, New Zealand)
Looking for the right words? Have the words but can't get them in the right order? What about spelling and grammar? I provide professional editing, copywriting and proofreading services - education and not-for-profit sectors a speciality.
Stephanie Matheson (Auckland, New Zealand)
Versatile feature writer and communications advisor with PR and marketing experience. Accomplished at writing and editing magazine articles, book content, news stories, website copy, corporate magazines and electronic newsletters. Reliable, accurate and effective.
Angela McCarthy (Auckland, New Zealand)
Feature writer with a special interest in education, careers and people who is also experienced in writing newsletters.
MB McDonald (Wellington, New Zealand)
I write: Ads, books, articles, scripts, speeches, documents, stories. campaigns and concepts. My writing is: Commercial, strategic, creative, technical, persuasive, factual, whimsical, academic, satirical, grammatical, accurate, documentary, poetic, plain. And it's never anything but: Effective.
John McInnes (Wellington, New Zealand)
Magazine and newspaper features--backgrounders, profiles, personal experience pieces. Books--especially trout fishing stories. Newsletters, brochures etc. Twenty years freelance experience!
Randall McMullan (Auckland, New Zealand)
Offering design, writing, editing and management of documents for business, industry, education, training. Projects include company reports and presentations, applications and tenders, training standards and materials, consumer guides and promotional materials.
Jenna Moore (Auckland, New Zealand)
Jenna is an experienced freelance journalist, author and editor. She contributes to national and international publications and has substantial experience editing, subbing, proofreading and experience producing magazines, press releases, brochures, press releases and newsletters.
Cheryl Norrie (Wellington, New Zealand)
Freelance journalist and copy editor. Accomplished at writing hard-hitting news stories and in-depth feature articles, with specialties in business, health, science, women's interest and travel.
Hilary Pedersen--Purple Fish Communications (Porangahau, New Zealand)
Freelance writer available for promotional work; features a speciality. Experienced in historical, agricultural, arts, travel, local body, and personality articles in daily newspaper. Will write press releases. Edit for style, punctuation, grammar and syntax.
Red Letter Communications Ltd (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Professional writing, editing and proof-reading services. Red Letter Communications can help you engage your audience and convey your message clearly and accurately with flair.
Jade Reidy (Auckland, New Zealand)
BA English Literature, PG Dip Broadcast Media. Writer, editor, book production manager: non-fiction books, biographies, corporate communications, feature journalism, case studies, annual reports, web content, award applications, vision documents, speeches, documentaries, film scripts, profiles.
Sue Reidy (Auckland, New Zealand)
Corporate writer and copywriter. Prompt, accurate, professional writing, rewriting and sub-editing. Copy for websites, company newsletters, brochures, feature articles, case studies, speech writing, manuals. Three books in print. Background in design, art and literature.
Gavin Riley (Auckland, New Zealand)
Gavin Riley, operating as Riley Editorial Services, has had a working lifetime's experience of writing and editing news, features and press releases speedily, accurately and with a skilled journalist's regard for clarity and correct English usage.
Ian Robinson (Auckland, New Zealand)
Travel writing, proof reading, event reporting, places, people and behind the scenes. Exotic articles from remote destinations a passion and speciality. Easy, flowing, descriptive and to the point writing.
Kirsten Rose (Wellington, New Zealand)
Providing specialist writing, marketing and communications.
Helen Slater - Strata Communications (Auckland, New Zealand)
Writing in plain English a specialty. Articles, corporate documents, annual reports, copy-writing, re-writes, ghost-writing. Helen has a light touch with an easy-to-read style that brings stories to life.
Helen Tatham - Write Results (Pukekohe, New Zealand)
Write Results' qualified journalist with 15 years experience including holding the position of editor offers freelance magazine articles, press releases and targeted distribution, media liaison, website content, newsletters, proof reading and text editing.
Geoff Walker (Auckland, New Zealand)
Editing, co-authoring, writing, manuscript assessment, steering books through from start to finish ? Geoff Walker has many years of experience in delivering the best possible professional job.
Keith Westwater (Wellington, New Zealand)
I write training, on-line and distance learning packages, project reports, documents of agreement, policy and procedure manuals, and business plans—on contract, to a schedule, on time.
Lynda Wharton (Auckland, New Zealand)
Registered Acupuncturist and Naturopath
Lynda is an experienced and respected health researcher, journalist, columnist and book author. Skilled in turning technical and difficult health related information into an interesting, informative and understandable read.
Wordgirl Ltd (Auckland, New Zealand)
A freelance copywriter with experience ranging from marketing, advertising, public relations, through to women's magazines as Beauty Editor and Editor.
Word Gurus (Auckland, New Zealand)
We whip up words that work for the web - writing content for new websites, blog posts, SEO articles, press releases, e-newsletters, directory listings, along with social media maintenance and writing for print.
Word Works Copywriting Services (Auckland, New Zealand)
I am a professional copywriter, specialising in website copy, advertorials, ghost writing and editing.
WRITEability™ - Faye Lougher (Levin, New Zealand)
Faye Lougher of WRITEability™ can fulfil all your writing, editing, proofreading and photography requirements.
Danielle Wright (Auckland, New Zealand)
We specialise in travel and lifestyle articles for the New Zealand Herald and PR writing such as media releases, newsletters, websites, speeches, director treatments, brochures and company profiles.
Writeclick (Wellington, New Zealand)
Writeclick specialises in writing website content that is crisp, clear and search-engine friendly.

Northland

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Auckland
Archetype Ltd--Sue Claridge
Prompt and precise, creative and communicative--for high quality research, writing, editing, graphics, document design and desktop publishing services for all print media projects.
Stephen A. Harvey
Fourteen years' experience as substantive/copy editor, indexer, proofreader, professional copywriter, technical author and journalistic writer. Published. Legal / corporate specialist. Crystal clear, economical style. Every word carefully considered and in the right order.
Rebecca Hayter
Discovers refreshing angles and researches them well. The easy writing style makes the reader feel involved, informed and entertained. Editor of Boating New Zealand 1998-2008. Excellent quality of writing, sub-editing and proofreading.
Sara Hewitson (Auckland, New Zealand)
Copywriting, writing and sub-editing services. Sub-editor, features writer, travel writer and performing arts reviews. Web copy and web writing to include search engine optimisation.
Esma Holden
I've been a travel agent for 10 years so I write on any aspect of travel in first, second, or third person. I have web articles published on www.suite101.com, www.hubpages.com, and www.essaywriters.com. I'm happy to write on any topic that is required.
Kate Hughes
Kate Hughes has 8 years experience in delivering precise, readable copy, writing and editing. Writing for the growing LOHAS (lifestyles of health and sustainability) market is a passion. To discuss your latest project, please get in touch.
Janet Jackson
An experienced technical writer and freelance writer, with a strong scientific background and ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Experience includes extensive documentation projects, original scientific papers, scientific reviews, pharmaceutical articles and travel articles.
Jo Joiner
Award-winning freelance copywriter based in Auckland. My aim is to make your communications compelling, concise and benefit-driven. With the right words on your side, you can lift business performance and build your brand.
Murray Joiner
Specialising in writing for websites, employee communications and intranets, Murray offers expertise in well-planned and concise communication. His writing styles range from procedural instructions to persuasive marketing material.
Konzeptzword
Words are everything. They tell. They sell. They can weave a spell. That’s the magic I can deliver after more than 45 years in journalism and a passion for using the right words.
Little Black Cat: Sarah Ellich
Looking for the right words? Have the words but can't get them in the right order? What about spelling and grammar? I provide professional editing, copywriting and proofreading services - education and not-for-profit sectors a speciality.
Stephanie Matheson
Versatile feature writer and communications advisor with PR and marketing experience. Accomplished at writing and editing magazine articles, book content, news stories, website copy, corporate magazines and electronic newsletters. Reliable, accurate and effective.
Angela McCarthy
Feature writer with a special interest in education, careers and people who is also experienced in writing newsletters.
Randall McMullan
Offering design, writing, editing and management of documents for business, industry, education, training. Projects include company reports and presentations, applications and tenders, training standards and materials, consumer guides and promotional materials.
Jenna Moore
Jenna is an experienced freelance journalist, author and editor. She contributes to national and international publications and has substantial experience editing, subbing, proofreading and experience producing magazines, press releases, brochures, press releases and newsletters.
Mead Norton
Experienced Award winning photojournalist available to provide you with complete stories.
Jade Reidy
Award-winning writer: corporate communications, non-fiction books and biographies, feature articles, case studies, web content, CVs, award applications, documentaries. Technical editor: PhDs, reports, technical documents. Specialist in not-for-profit sector.
Sue Reidy
Corporate writer and copywriter. Prompt, accurate, professional writing, rewriting and sub-editing. Copy for websites, company newsletters, brochures, feature articles, case studies, speech writing, manuals. Three books in print. Background in design, art and literature.
Gavin Riley
Gavin Riley, operating as Riley Editorial Services, has had a working lifetime's experience of writing and editing news, features and press releases speedily, accurately and with a skilled journalist's regard for clarity and correct English usage.
Ian Robinson
Travel writing, proof reading, event reporting, places, people and behind the scenes. Exotic articles from remote destinations a passion and speciality. Easy, flowing, descriptive and to the point writing.
Helen Slater - Strata Communications
Writing in plain English a specialty. Articles, corporate documents, annual reports, copy-writing, re-writes, ghost-writing. Helen has a light touch with an easy-to-read style that brings stories to life.
Helen Tatham - Write Results
Write Results' qualified journalist with 15 years experience including holding the position of editor offers freelance magazine articles, press releases and targeted distribution, media liaison, website content, newsletters, proof reading and text editing.
Geoff Walker (Auckland, New Zealand)
Editing, co-authoring, writing, manuscript assessment, steering books through from start to finish ? Geoff Walker has many years of experience in delivering the best possible professional job.
Lynda Wharton
Registered Acupuncturist and Naturopath
Lynda is an experienced and respected health researcher, journalist, columnist and book author. Skilled in turning technical and difficult health related information into an interesting, informative and understandable read.
Wordgirl Ltd (Auckland, New Zealand)
A freelance copywriter with experience ranging from marketing, advertising, public relations, through to women's magazines as Beauty Editor and Editor.
Word Gurus (Auckland, New Zealand)
We whip up words that work for the web - writing content for new websites, blog posts, SEO articles, press releases, e-newsletters, directory listings, along with social media maintenance and writing for print.
Word Works Copywriting Services (Auckland, New Zealand)
I am a professional copywriter, specialising in website copy, advertorials, ghost writing and editing.
Danielle Wright (Auckland, New Zealand)
We specialise in travel and lifestyle articles for the New Zealand Herald and PR writing such as media releases, newsletters, websites, speeches, director treatments, brochures and company profiles.

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Coromandel

Waikato
Apostrophe Writing Solutions -- Marius Strydom
Writing that "comes off the page". Readers understand it, academics enjoy it, clients love it...and use it!
Tracey Cameron
Experienced writer, strategist and garbled message translator. No nonsense - just quick, clean communications.
Shirley Chan
I am a freelance writer contributing features on tourism, hospitality, business, food and beverage and people profiles. Besides features, I write fiction, life stories and memoirs as well.

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Bay of Plenty
Lucy Brake
I am an environmental writer who can help communicate your 'green' message to the world. Experienced in writing, research, review and editing, I am great at translating technical jargon into clear, easy-to-understand material.
Grant Dyson - freelance journalist, writer, editor (Tauranga, New Zealand)
My specialist areas: Feature writing, website copy, news reporting, editing & proof reading, press releases and other business writing, and guide books. I'll cover almost any topic, but in particular, travel, the outdoors and tourism.

Taupo

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East Cape

Hawkes Bay
Hilary Pedersen--Purple Fish Communications
Freelance writer available for promotional work; features a speciality. Experienced in historical, agricultural, arts, travel, local body, and personality articles in daily newspaper. Will write press releases. Edit for style, punctuation, grammar and syntax.

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Taranaki

Manawatu
WRITEability™ - Faye Lougher (Levin, New Zealand)
Faye Lougher of WRITEability™ can fulfil all your writing, editing, proofreading and photography requirements.

Wairarapa

Wellington
Kevin Cudby
Writer, Editor, Technologist, Project Manager. Translates the languages of science and technology into English, to create press releases, feature articles, brochures, and technical manuals that interest and engage their readers.
Descipher
How would you like your science to go down as smoothly as a nice glass of Pinot Noir? I’m a scientist, a writer and a little bit creative too.
Lee-Anne Duncan
Writing, polishing, editing, simplifying, proofing and anything that's necessary to spread the word about your services, stories or skills - that's what I do!
Sarah Lang (Slang Ltd)
Why commission me? I’m an award-winning journalist who can write anything from long-form features on any topic through to profiles and short, snappy reviews. Fiendishly organised, I’m also an excellent editor, subeditor, proof-reader, publicist and copywriter.
Faye Lougher
Experienced in writing, editing, proofreading, book and product reviewing for a variety of clients, including magazines and national organisations. She is also an accomplished photographer with her own professional film and digital camera equipment.
MB McDonald
I write: Ads, books, articles, scripts, speeches, documents, stories. campaigns and concepts. My writing is: Commercial, strategic, creative, technical, persuasive, factual, whimsical, academic, satirical, grammatical, accurate, documentary, poetic, plain. And it's never anything but: Effective.
John McInnes
Magazine and newspaper features--backgrounders, profiles, personal experience pieces. Books--especially trout fishing stories. Newsletters, brochures etc. Twenty years freelance experience!
Cheryl Norrie
Freelance journalist and copy editor. Accomplished at writing hard-hitting news stories and in-depth feature articles, with specialties in business, health, science, women's interest and travel.
Kirsten Rose
Providing specialist writing, marketing and communications.
Keith Westwater
I write training, on-line and distance learning packages, project reports, documents of agreement, policy and procedure manuals, and business plans—on contract, to a schedule, on time.
Writeclick
Writeclick specialises in writing website content that is crisp, clear and search-engine friendly.

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Marlborough

Nelson

Canterbury
Belinda Carter
Editing and (re)writing for print or web, newsletter production using Pagemaker or Acrobat PDF and content creation for websites. Basic html coding (no scripting). Feature writing on a range of general topics and styles.
Dion Crooks
Writing that's read, on any subject. Plus editing, communications/public relations. Tutoring in writing, grammar, public speaking, communications/public relations, reading.
Mike Elphick
Experienced Journalist/Corporate Writer/Copyeditor. Lucid, succinct style, tailored to your needs. Deadlines met, satisfaction guaranteed. Friendly, professional service. Contact me.
Jenny Haworth
Freelance journalist/travel writer/creative writer/heritage specialist/commentator.
Red Letter Communications Ltd
Professional writing, editing and proof-reading services. Red Letter Communications can help you engage your audience and convey your message clearly and accurately with flair.

West Coast

Otago
Allan Baddock
Award-winning documentary maker; journalist; commentator. All writing, research, review, editing, or reworking. Print, Web, A/V, and television.
Carol Dawber
Carol Dawber is an established, experienced and versatile writer who enjoys working with clients to realise their dreams. She is the author of 17 books and is a skilled interviewer, editor and indexer.
Samantha Charlton (Take My Word - Web Copy Writing, Editing and Proofreading Service)
Samantha delivers crisp, clear and well-structured web content, as well as a thorough editing and proofreading service. She has over a decade's experience in ESOL, creative writing, translation, editing and proofreading. In addition to her freelance work, Samantha currently works part-time as a web content writer for the University of Otago.

Southland

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