Indira Stewart

I am a proud Pasifika journalist who was born in Tonga and raised with strong connections to my Tongan and Fijian heritage. I have a proven track record as an award-winning journalist, adept in investigative reporting and compelling storytelling. I value social justice and empowering our most vulnerable. I demonstrate strong leadership in my community and in my industry as a Senior reporter and I'm passionate about giving back to my community both in Aotearoa and across the Pacific.

Voyager Media Awards acknowledgement

RUNNER-UP Best investigation:

RNZ

“Eviction of Tamaki state housing tenants”

Judges’ comment:

‘This story investigated an important but under-acknowledged social issue - the de-homing of hundreds of families and massive disruption of local communities under the guise of redevelopment. The reporting showed initiative, empathy and tenacity in identifying the bigger story behind an apparently 'positive' PR opportunity, and patiently developing that story. They also showed a wider context by following the participants through the whole process, not just concentrating on the negative aspects of the issue - thus providing readers and listeners with a comprehensive, balanced account of this issue.’

Winner of Le Mana Pacific Award

TVNZ

Judges’ comment:

"Indira’s winning package of stories showed a sustained mix of newsworthiness and exclusive content, beautifully written and presented based clearly on a deep set of contacts that enabled the excavation of new material to bring the stories to light."