Rob Drent
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Rob Drent is the owner and editor of the Devonport Flagstaff, a community newspaper in Auckland, New Zealand. He has been an outspoken critic of the decline in quality and local focus of community journalism, particularly after the closure of the North Shore Times, which he described as an embarrassment to the industry. Drent advocates for the importance of local newspapers in fostering community engagement and accountability.
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Rob Drent, writing in the local Devonport Flagstaff, said he broadly endorsed the developers’ buy-up and vision.
Heritage fears and support split locals on $400m Devonport redevelopment for 90 apartments, hotel and retailThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-02
New Zealand· 2026-07-02
Rob Drent is the owner and editor of Auckland’s Devonport Flagstaff and has been vocal about the decline of local newspapers.
Local media meltdown? 70+ NZ community newspapers still in the fightThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-08
New Zealand· 2025-09-08
