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The Spinoff

New Zealand's independent online magazine covering culture, politics, and business

The Spinoff
Founded:
2014
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
Revenue:
Advertising + membership
What they do:
Independent online magazine — culture, politics, business
Last updated 2 June 2026

The Spinoff is New Zealand's largest independent online magazine. Covering culture, politics, media, science, and business, it has become a central voice in New Zealand public discourse — known for sharp writing, investigative depth, and a willingness to cover stories mainstream outlets miss.

Founded by Duncan Greive, The Spinoff operates as an advertising and membership-funded publication with a full editorial team. Greive remains editor-at-large and the company's driving editorial vision.

Why Noteworthy

The Spinoff is the brand page that the anchor story never was — Duncan Greive has a Noteworthy profile, but the publication itself is the story. This page is the canonical hub for everything Noteworthy has to say about The Spinoff as an institution.

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