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Jaden McLeod
VideoJournalist Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
Bay of Plenty

VideoJournalist Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Jaden’s latest content
A day in the life of a female woodchopping champ
The Country

A day in the life of a female woodchopping champ

09 Aug 09:55 PM
Whatcha' dune? Saving the coastline, that's what
The Country

Whatcha' dune? Saving the coastline, that's what

09 Jul 09:30 PM

Primary children are helping to replant our dunes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
The Country

Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River

09 Jul 05:00 AM

The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
The Country

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs

29 May 07:00 PM

Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
The Country

Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'

05 Apr 06:40 PM

Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
The Country

Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers

02 Apr 09:00 PM

For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
The Country

Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki

03 Jan 05:47 PM

Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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