New Zealand Plumbing Conference

PŌNEKE WELLINGTON
10-12 April 2024

Jehan Casinader

In 2020, he was named “Broadcast Reporter of the Year” at the Voyager Media Awards, for his extensive coverage of the Christchurch terror attack. In 2018, he was named “Reporter of the Year” at the New Zealand Television Awards.

Jehan has worked in the fast-past world of primetime TV for more than a decade. Most recently, he spent four years as the youngest-ever correspondent for TVNZ’s flagship current affairs programme, Sunday. Previously, he reported for Seven SharpClose Up and Breakfast.

Journalism is in Jehan’s blood. He filed his first story for TVNZ’s Holmes programme at just 13 years old. Throughout his teens, he freelanced for newspapers and magazines. By 20, he was travelling the world, telling stories for New Zealand media.

Jehan specialises in reporting on social issues. He has interviewed Kiwis from all walks of life, including politicians, convicted killers, the leaders of Gloriavale, gold medal-winning athletes, and everyone in between. From gritty investigations to moving human-interest pieces and revealing celebrity profiles – Jehan has done them all. He also produced and hosted TVNZ’s first-ever mental health series, The Inside Word.

Now, Jehan is a sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator and MC, offering unique insights on mental health, leadership and diversity. His book, This Is Not How It Ends: How rewriting your story can save your life (HarperCollins), covers his four-year struggle with depression, and how the power of storytelling helped him to survive. He also continues to contribute to TVNZ and Stuff.

Finalist, “Best Feature Writer: Social Issues”, Voyager Media Awards 2022
Winner, “Best Political Columnist”, Voyager Media Awards 2021
Winner, “Broadcast Reporter of the Year”, Voyager Media Awards 2020
Winner, “Best TV/Vid Current Affairs (Short)”, Voyager Media Awards 2020
Winner, “Best Features – General”, Voyager Media Awards 2019
Winner, “Reporter of the Year”, New Zealand Television Awards 2018
Winner, “Best News Video”, Voyager Media Awards 2017
Winner, “Emerging Journalist Award”, NZCER Media Awards 2008
Runner-Up, “Broadcast Reporter of the Year”, Voyager Media Awards 2019
Finalist, “Best Feature Writer – General”, Voyager Media Awards 2021
Finalist, “Best Editorial Campaign” (team), Voyager Media Awards 2020
Finalist, “Reporter of the Year”, New Zealand Television Awards 2020
Finalist, “Best Team Video – Feature”, Voyager Media Awards 2019
Finalist, “Best Feature (TV)”, TP McLean Sports Journalism Awards 2017
Finalist, “Best Senior Business Feature Writer”, Qantas Media Awards 2010
Finalist, “Best Junior Magazine Feature Writer”, Qantas Media Awards 2009

Jehan Casinader