Paul Diamond

Paul Diamond (Ngāti Haua, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi) was born in Putaruru and grew up in the Hutt Valley, where he now lives with his partner Bob Williams. Paul is a writer, journalist, historian and broadcaster passionate about Māori development. His work has been recognised with Qantas Media Awards, Media Peace Awards and a David Low Chevening Fellowship to Oxford University.

Paul was a judge for the New Zealand Post Book Awards in 2010 and 2011, and was appointed to the board of the New Zealand Book Council in 2010.