*As of 2025, the site is scheduled to re-deploy at the end of the year.

thisquality is a leading independent news platform in Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated to delivering insightful and engaging journalism that highlights underreported stories and issues.

The platform focuses on providing a deeper understanding of the narratives that shape Aotearoa New Zealand. Reporting is sourced from scoop.co.nz Newsagent*, government agencies, political parties, independent organisations, and news tips. Transparency, context, and factual accuracy are prioritised, ensuring readers receive well-supported insights that are often overlooked by mainstream media.

As an independent news platform, thisquality upholds the core values of journalism — truth, integrity, and accountability — while continuously pushing the boundaries of independent reporting. Whether uncovering important local developments or analysing national issues, the goal remains to keep the public informed.

Challenging the status quo and bringing forward the stories that matter, thisquality continues to provide an alternative perspective in Aotearoa New Zealand’s media landscape.

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All content, including images, text, and layout, is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the final site design or functionality. Elements shown here are subject to change and are intended to demonstrate general concepts rather than represent the finished product.

Samuel Hudson (Sam preferred) is an up-and-coming integrity journalist and Founder of thisquality.

Raised in the Kāpiti Coast town of Ōtaki, Sam developed a strong sense of community and passion for independent storytelling and expanded it from the small township to the wider Wellington region. Now, the platform is at a point where it will become a national political site for local stories across the nation.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam relocated to Dunedin to study at the University of Otago. Before moving south, Sam gained early journalism experience by reporting live COVID-19 updates and attending press conferences as an independent blog writer, helping shape thisquality into a trusted platform ahead of its public launch at the end of 2025.

Sam is committed to delivering credible, transparent journalism, holding power to account through detailed fact-checks and a focus on "truth reporting." He is also a passionate advocate for Māori rights, culture, and history, working to embed these values into thisquality’s reporting and amplify Māori voices across Aotearoa New Zealand’s media landscape.

*Find Samuel Hudson on social media:
Facebook: @foundersamh
LinkedIn: @foundersam
X: @foundersam

Mail: sam@thisquality.com