
Conversations about the intersections of media, culture and technology in New Zealand, hosted by Duncan Greive, founder of The Spinoff.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryBusinessNews | |||

To cap off The Fold, Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive one last time. The pair pick the seven biggest media stories of the seven years The Fold was around, and rank them according to impact.
Then, that's all folks – listen to At Large with Toby Manhire,... more
Rachel Bayfield – Chief Transformation Officer at Omnicom NZ, Sam Sherson – Chief Technology Officer at PHD Aotearoa and Cale Maxwell – Oceania CEO at Credera join Duncan Greive for an episode of The Fold presented in partnership with PHD Aotearoa.
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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on the Fold to talk about three very different sets of recent results, plus RNZ's surging audience numbers. They also address the fishhooks in Meta’s big US settlement, and give a view on Mediaworks' new owners. The epis... more
NZ on Air’s Where are the Audiences study now breaks out a standalone project focused solely on young audiences. It surveyed 360 New Zealanders in the 15-24 bracket, and the results came out a few days ago. Duncan Greive is joined once again by James... more
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Generous of spirit and brimming with insight.
I genuinely feel after listening to Dunc’s Folds that my raw material, my feedstock for a fuller understanding of media is richer.
There are probably some great Omega-3 fatty acids in there also. Not sure if listening perks my skin and hair, but it definitely lowers inflammation and help fight depression.
Allows ads from the fossil fuel industry.
Just shows how much nz media is just a big circle jerk.
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The show offers in-depth conversations about media, culture, and technology in New Zealand, with a strong emphasis on how industry dynamics shape policy, business models, and public discourse. Episodes frequently dissect media ownership, streaming strategy, political communication, and the evolving role of creators, regulators, and tech platforms in Aotearoa. A standout trait is the host's willingness to pull apart complex issues with insiders and cross-pollinate insights from politics, advertising, and journalism, sometimes featuring monopod-style deep dives with a single expert. This combination makes it particularly valuable for listeners who want a clear view of how NZ media and tech intersect with business and policy, often from a crit... more
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Recent guests on The Fold include:
1. Calder Glen
2. Rachel Bayfield
3. Sam Sherson
4. Cale Maxwell
5. Peter Griffin
6. Melodie Robinson
7. Robbie Nicol
8. Mike Munro
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