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February 28, 2026
#hakinakina: Pulse and The Herald Honour Partnership That Shaped Their Identity
Waatea Team
Posted On February 28, 2026
A special partnership between Pulse and The Herald is being celebrated for the significant role it played in shaping both organisations’ identity, highlighting how collaboration between media outlets can leave a lasting legacy in Aotearoa’s journalistic landscape.
The relationship between the two publications began at a pivotal time for Pulse, as it worked to build its voice and reach within the community. The Herald, with its established audience and resources, provided platforms and opportunities that helped Pulse amplify stories and perspectives that might otherwise have gone unheard.
Editors and contributors from both sides have reflected on how the partnership contributed to a mutual strengthening of editorial capability. Pulse benefitted from editorial guidance and expanded visibility, while The Herald’s engagement with emerging voices enriched its own connection with diverse communities across the motu.
Those who have been part of the collaboration describe it as more than a content exchange. It represented a sharing of values, a commitment to storytelling that reflects society’s breadth, and an investment in nurturing new journalistic talent.
For Pulse, the partnership helped define editorial direction and community engagement, reinforcing its mission to foreground stories that resonate with its audience. For The Herald, the collaboration broadened its own perspective and demonstrated the value of partnerships in a changing media environment.
As both outlets continue to evolve in the digital age, the legacy of their collaboration remains relevant. Media leaders say the story behind the partnership underscores how cooperation rather than competition can strengthen the sector and better serve audiences.
Radio Waatea acknowledges this example of cross-platform cooperation, recognising the enduring impact partnerships can have on media organisations’ identity and capacity to reflect the voice of the community.
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