Paula Penfold

Paula Penfold is an accomplished investigative journalist and writer currently serving as a senior investigative journalist at Stuff, where they specialize in in-depth reporting on various issues. They previously worked as a journalist for MediaWorks NZ from 2003 to 2015, where they contributed to current affairs programs such as 60 Minutes and 3D Investigates. Paula has also held journalist positions at Radio New Zealand, TVNZ, and NZME, amassing over two decades of experience in the field. Educated in journalism at Christchurch Polytech and holding a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Geography from the University of Waikato, Paula is also available for MCing events and delivering keynote speeches, sharing insights on effective communication and audience engagement.