Matthew Hooton appointed editor of The Post
Matthew Hooton, a former political strategist and commentator, has been appointed as the new editor of the New Zealand publication The Post. The appointment aims to shift the publication's focus toward the intersection of power, politics, and the economy.
Why it matters
The appointment of a high-profile political strategist to a major editorial role signals a strategic pivot for the publication and highlights the ongoing debate regarding the influence of political insiders in journalism.
Former National Party strategist and political commentator Matthew Hooton has been appointed editor of Stuff's The Post.
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