Fiji, West Papua, independent docos top Pacific media conference - PJR birthday
"Political journalism in the Asia-Pacific" is the theme for the conference at AUT University in November. News updates on Pacific http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/
- New YouTube videos on the PJR2014 conference from the Pacific Media Centre ... more to come later.
Pacific Media Centre | Pacific Journalism Monographs No 4: Twentieth anniversary of Pacific Journalism ReviewConference proceedings of the Political journalism in the Asia-Pacific conference marking 20 years of publication of Pacific Journalism Review, Auckland University of Technology, 27-29 November 2014 The conference combined presentations and papers by journalists, media educators, human rights advocates and investigative documentary makers This includes the full conference paper on post-elections i- Updated AUT On Demand video links for the PJR2014 conference here ...
Pacific Media Centre | articles: NZ: Live streaming links for Asia-Pacific political journalism conferenceAUCKLAND Pacific Media Watch : Asylum seekers in the Pacific, media freedom issues, post-elections Fiji, climate change, the climate of impunity in the Philippines and investigative documentaries in Timor-Leste, Australia and New Zealand are among the wide-ranging topics featured at a three-day political journalism in the Asia-Pacific conference opening tomorrow The conference is marking 20 years
Behind the elusive mythmaking over Fiji, West PapuaBehind the elusive mythmaking over Fiji, West Papua A struggle for 'truth' and the media myopic over Fiji and West Papua. On the eve of a vital meeting in Port Vila planning a more unified stance over independence in West Papua by disparate Melanesian solidarity groups earlier this month, the issue of Papua and Indonesian human rights violations was also the topic of a conference almost 2200 km away in New Zealand.
PJR celebrates 20 years as critical conscience media journal | Te Waha NuiThe Pacific Journalism Review, New Zealand's only academic journal with a focus on journalism, has celebrated 20 years of critical analysis of media and associated issues. To mark the milestone, journalism academics, practising journalists, publishers and investigative documentary makers from around New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific congregated at AUT University recently to discuss issues affecting the media, present papers, share ideas, and enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues and peers.
#PJR2014 #PressFreedom Political journalism in the South-Pacific – a new direction for NZ influence? http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2014/12/09/political-journalism-in-the-south-pacific-a-new-direction-for-nz-influence/ …
Political Journalism in the South-Pacific - a new direction for NZ influence? " The Daily BlogLast week, the incredible Pacific Journalism Review celebrated 20 years of promoting and supporting and standing up for Journalism in the South-Pacific. The conference at AUT featured journalists from around the pacific who have battled and fought and been punished for journalism.
Is Australia becoming a 'secret state'?By Mark Pearson, Griffith UniversityI am reluctant to give more ammunition to Pacific leaders who regard Australia as some kind of exemplar in media freedom - in this case a bad example.- #PJR2014 #pressfreedom Pacific Media Centre Online: Pacific Journalism Review - a 20th anniversary tribute http://www.pmc.aut.ac.nz/articles/pacific-journalism-review-20th-anniversary-tribute …
#Melanesia RT @pacmedcentre Controversy over Fiji and West Papua at the #PJR2014 http://fb.me/40KJWqehH
Pacific Media Centre | articles: Pacific Journalism Review - a 20th anniversary tributePacific Journalism Review is a very successful journal which continues to play a vital role publishing papers from and about this part of the world, writes Australian Journalism Review editor Professor Ian Richards I am delighted to be able to join you to celebrate this major milestone in the development of Pacific Journalism Review But before I say more about that, I would like to extend my congr
Suppression, security, surveillance and spin: the rise of a secret state? http://theconversation.com/suppression-security-surveillance-and-spin-the-rise-of-a-secret-state-34972 … ping @DavidRobie cf #PJR2014 #MLGriff
Café Pacific - David Robie | Media freedom and transparency: A struggle for 'truth' and the NZ media myopic over Fiji, West PapuaINTERESTING that the Indonesian news agency Antara should send one of their most senior journalists all the way from Jakarta to cover last week's Pacific Journalism Review conference in Auckland, yet the local New Zealand media barely noticed the largest-ever local gathering of activists, media educators, journalists and newsmakers in one symposium.
Pacific.scoop.co.nz " Citizen media trainer tells of 'safe witnessing' in West PapuaThe editor of the independent West Papua Media news service monitoring the two Indonesian-ruled provinces has called for more vigilance and better training for "safe witness" journalism. Speaking at an AUT University seminar on Free West Papua Day following the three-day Pacific Journalism Review 2014 conference, Nick Chesterfield gave a rundown on safe witness training methods and communications to help bring the "real story" from the repressed region.
FREE WEST PAPUA DAY: West Papua Media editor Nick Chesterfield, one of the presenters at this week's #PJR2014... http://fb.me/3Fv0bwQna
Pacific Media Centre | articles: NEW CALEDONIA: Film maker links mining, independence at PJR2014AUCKLAND Radio New Zealand International Pacific Media Watch : The maker of a documentary that explores conflicts surrounding nickel mining in New Caledonia says he hopes it shows the complexity of the independence issue Director Jim Marbrook made the documentary Cap Bocage, which follows independence activist Florent Eurisouk as he and the environmental organisation M Rhaari take on the French mi
PJR Conference ArticlesAUCKLAND (Pacific Media Centre/Pacific Media Watch): Pacific Journalism Review celebrated 20 years of publishing in style last week with a three-day Asia-Pacific political media conference, a tapas and drinks celebration and the unveiling of a mega cartoon featuring editorial characters. Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack congratulated the research journal's founding editor, professor David Robie, and his team for reaching such a milestone.
Café Pacific - David Robie | Media freedom and transparency: Exposes galore in NZ's Hot Air - and now Hot Air 2 needed for Pacific?IN THE wrap-up session of the Pacific Journalism Review 20th anniversary conference at the weekend, independent film maker Alister Barry was beaming. "I've never had such a tremendous reception for the film," he admitted to Café Pacific. He was blown away by the tremendously engaged and enthusiastic response of a packed audience.
Documentary maker to put spotlight on New CaledoniaThe maker of a documentary that explores conflicts surrounding nickel mining in New Caledonia says he hopes it shows the complexity of the independence issue.
Pacific Media Centre | articles: Fiji media regulation: Emerging from 'worst of times' to 'best of times'?A keynote address by Ricardo Morris at the Pacific Journalism Review 20th Anniversary Conference, AUT University, on 28 November 2014 Most of you will be familiar with the media environment in Fiji over these years before the election, but I hope to give you a bit more insight into the kinds of experiences we have had in the lead-up to and after the general election in September Some of those expe
Fiji SunThe Media Industry Development Authority (MIDA) has hit back at claims the Media Decree had "put a noose around the Fijian media's neck". Ricardo Morris, editor and publisher of Republika magazine and president of the Fijian Media Association, made the claims. He was speaking at a three-day Pacific Journalism Review conference in Auckland, New Zealand, organised by a Pacific Media Centre there at a university called AUT.
Pacific.scoop.co.nz " Pacific Journalism Review celebrates 20 years of political reportagePacific Journalism Review celebrated 20 years of publishing in style last week with a three-day Asia-Pacific political media conference, a tapas and drinks celebration and the unveiling of a mega cartoon featuring editorial characters. Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack congratulated the research journal's founding editor, professor David Robie, and his team for reaching such a milestone.
