Making the Papers

Westport-born author and wit Peter Hawes is the perfect guide for this fly-on-the-wall documentary. Most of the action takes place in the offices of The Greymouth Evening Star, the largest daily title in a region which boasts four local newspapers. Senior Star reporter Sue Galbraith is the "go to" for office goss, and celebrates making it to local status after 20 years. Cub reporter Sheree Smith is a constant at every community event, camera in hand. There's dramas at the printing press, but the news gets through. Hawes celebrates the independent, resourceful spirit of the coast and its print media.

If Kit's small staff can make him eat bull bits, what could the Herald's staff make their editor do, hmm?

– Peter Hawes mentions editor Kit Carson

Key Cast & Crew

John Prinsloo

Sound Mix

Chris Terpstra

Cinematographer

Jennifer Lee Lewes

Producer

Peter Hawes

Presenter

Bill Toepfer

Editor

Caroline Harker

Director