Finn Blackwell is a reporter based in Auckland, New Zealand. He covers local news and events, with a focus on Auckland Council and issues affecting the community. Finn's work has been featured in RNZ, as well as other prominent New Zealand publications such as the New Zealand Herald and Stuff.
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Auckland, New Zealand (Local)
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Finn Blackwell’s local focus on Auckland, New Zealand, and his coverage of government & politics, business & industry, and crime suggests he would be receptive to pitches related to these areas. This could include exclusive insights into evolving stories or breaking news concerning Auckland Council decisions, local businesses in the area, or crime-related matters.
Given Finn's significant coverage of Government Announcements as well as Evolving Stories and Breaking News within the local context of Auckland and New Zealand at large, sources with direct knowledge or involvement in these areas are likely to appeal to him most. This could mean city officials providing updates on new policies or regulations within the region or industry experts commenting on developing trends impacting Auckland specifically.
For effective outreach to Finn Blackwell consider offering exclusive access to individuals involved in ongoing developments that impact the city of Auckland directly. Additionally, pitches focused on business impacts from policy changes may also resonate due to his interest in government announcements.
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By: Finn Blackwell
Firearms seized from a New Lynn property in Auckland last December. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police Gun crime is up in Auckland, and police data shows illegally owned guns are the problem.
New data shows there were 879 firearms offences committed across Auckland in the first six months of this year, up 28 from the same time in 2023.
By: Finn Blackwell
Meliame Fisi'ihoi Photo: Supplied / Police One of three men jailed earlier this year for the killing of a South Auckland grandmother has successfully appealed his sentence.
Photo: Screenshot / Google Maps A King's College staff member has resigned after admitting to inappropriate online behaviour.
By: Finn Blackwell
Police are stepping up patrols to combat spiking vehicle crime in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush, with locals saying they feel neglected by authorities as their cars are broken into and stolen.
By: Finn Blackwell
The girl was attacked in Aronia Park in South Auckland on Friday night. Photo: Google Maps
Police seeking information after a man indecently assaulted a girl in park bushes before fleeing.
Philip Polkinghorne outside the High Court at Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
By: Finn Blackwell
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found stabbed at a Glen Eden home.
By: Finn Blackwell
Cash seized by New Zealand police. Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Police
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