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The Press daily newspaper has the largest circulation* and most comprehensive coverage of news and advertising in the South Island of New Zealand.

The paper is distributed throughout the South Island covering Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Otago and Southland.
 
Each day The Press provides more than local, regional, national, and international news.  It has regular daily, weekly or monthly features, delivered free with the newspaper, that allow the advertiser to target their specific consumer market.

 

DAILY SECTIONS AND TOPICS
Local, National news, Opinion and Perspective pages, Weather, World news, Business day, Sport, Entertainment – TV and movies listings.

MONDAY
Escape - travel & recreation
Super Sport

TUESDAY
The Box - TV Guide & Technology

WEDNESDAY
Zest - food and fashion
Your Career
Property
Drive

THURSDAY
Good Living - family, health & lifestyle

FRIDAY
Farming
GO - Cinema, arts & music
Punt

SATURDAY
The Weekend Press is our largest newspaper of the week and has a multitude of extra sections the cover in depth the news of the week – including 48Hours, Weekend Sport, Mainlander, Gardening, Book reviews, Drive, Property, Your Career, Classifieds

 

THE PRESS PUBLISHES REGULAR TABLOID LIFTOUTS:

At Home
at home is a monthly showcase of ideas for the home, from style and design to trendsetting architecture, the latest mod cons, makeover ideas, entertaining and garden design.  Publishes: the first Wednesday each month

Summer Style and Winter Style
Our bi-annual focus on the fashion industry – an in depth view on local, national and international fashion for women and men, accessories, health and beauty.  Publishes: April and October

I Do
The bi-annual tabloid Wedding Directory – the place for every bride and groom to be to find venues, jewellery, dresses, cakes, flowers.  Publishes: March and September

House of the Year
Initiated by the Registered Master Builders Federation, this tabloid reaches new heights every year – this is the ultimate read for those in the market to build or renovate as it features entries from some of Canterbury's leading Master Builders. The subsequent "winners' " tabloid lists the gold, silver and bronze award winners in Canterbury.  Publishes: July

Brochure inserted material is available for any advertiser, enquiries can be made with Andrew Deyell (03) 943 2781

 

Circulation:
85,071
*Source: ABC Audited Circulation 6 Months to June 09

Readership:
Readership 15+ AIR National: 223,000
Readership 15+ WC National: 364,000
Readership 15+ Weekend Press: 287,000
Source: Nielsen National Readership Survey Q408-Q309

Cover Price: Retail:M-Fri $1.30, Sat $2.50; Subs:Mon-Sat from $28.80 per month

 
 


 
 
Contact

The Christchurch Press
Cathedral Square
Private Bag 4722
Christchurch
New Zealand

Subscriptions
Phone (03) 364 8464
Fax (03) 364 8498
Email: news.sales@press.co.nz

Editorial – News tips
Phone (03) 943 2827
Fax (03) 364 8492
Email: reporters@press.co.nz

Website
www.press.co.nz

 

 
 
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