Tess Brunton is a Radio Journalist at RNZ. She specializes in tourism and regional interests, with a focus on energy sustainability, renewable energy, and adventure travel. Tess has been featured in notable publications such as the Indian Weekender, New Zealand Herald, and Otago Daily Times.
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Tess Brunton's articles primarily focus on local government announcements, events in the travel and tourism industry, legal policy regulations related to climate change and wildfires. For outreach, consider providing newsworthy angles or unique perspectives on local government decisions or policies regarding tourism, outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling trails, climate change resilience strategies, and wildfire prevention measures specifically relevant to New Zealand.
Given Tess's coverage of travel and tourism-related events with a specific geographic focus on New Zealand, she may be interested in pitches that highlight initiatives promoting sustainable tourism practices or innovative approaches within the local tourism industry. Additionally, offering expert opinions from stakeholders involved in these areas could provide valuable insights for her reporting.
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The building houses four full-sized operating theatres and four procedure rooms. Photo: RNZ Tess Brunton of RNZ Saturday, September 12, 2026
By: Tess Brunton
‘Bleeding money’: Frustration as SH6 closure hits businesses in Haast
By: Tess Brunton
‘Nearly tear-bringing’: Dunedin autistic advocate hails Kmart’s low-sensory move
Tess Brunton of RNZ Wednesday, September 23, 2026 As wildlife flourishes in a fenced Otago ecosanctuary, mahi is ramping up to protect the birds flying the coop.
‘Bleeding money’: Frustration as SH6 closure hits hard in Haast
Farmers said the plan undermined years of work to improve water quality.
New human waste-dumping plan to be considered by CODC
Jack Tyro set to carve it up on the world stage
Independent review for City Mission's care of Braydon Hepworth
Tess Brunton | RNZ October 20, 2026 • 5:40am Copy Link
