As the Northern Bureau Editor for 1News at TVNZ, Sharon brings over 30 years of television news experience, having reported on stories from Antarctica to Asia and across the Pacific. Her expertise in storytelling for the screen has been instrumental in shaping TVNZ’s news coverage.

“I’ve always found the Doc Edge Festival compelling, and this year’s conference was truly inspirational. I’m excited to engage with the incredible content and connect with the talented creatives who pour their hearts into these projects,” says Fergusson.

Doc Edge Chair Glenn Johnstone shares, “We are thrilled to have Sharon Fergusson join our board. Her extensive journalism and leadership experience at TVNZ will provide valuable insight, strengthening our commitment to impactful documentary storytelling.”

 

About Doc Edge

Doc Edge is a charity and New Zealand’s national documentary organisation, dedicated to promoting and showcasing documentary storytelling. Since its establishment in 2004, Doc Edge has been at the forefront of fostering a vibrant documentary culture in New Zealand and beyond.

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