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IanJohnstone

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The voice and face of Ian Johnstone are a familiar part of the New Zealand television landscape. Since the early 60s, his work as a reporter, presenter and producer has allowed him to document many key events from the first four decades of local television.

Biography

Ian Johnstone's extensive CV as a journalist and presenter ranges from pioneering 60s television shows Compass and Close Up through to the long-running Crimewatch. Over four decades, he has interviewed everyone from Barry Crump and Glenn Turner to Robert Muldoon.

Screenography

Hillary: Ocean to Sky
2019 Original Narrator Film
Great War Stories 2 - William Malone
2015 As: William Malone Television
Hot Air
2014 Consultant Film

Awards

2003 New Zealand Television Awards
Best Narration Script - Non-Drama (shared with Bryan Bruce): for The Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand

1989 OBE - Order of the British Empire
For Public Services



“The power of television is not to change us, but to throw light on things we might wish to change. It can let us see places where change may be needed, and hear from people who want it and those who don’t. ”

— Ian Johnstone, writing in his book Stand and Deliver