PONSONBY NEWS - Key Persons


Gwynne Davenport

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Gwynne has experience in customer service and graphic design. Part of the team since 2009, she enjoys the variety that each day brings and working alongside such a fantastic community.

Jay Platt

Job Titles:
  • Distribution & Subscriptions Manager
Jay has 18 years experience in information technology, HR, business development along with an intuitive feel about popular culture. Born in London, Jay has spent most of his time in 'Blighty' apart from a spell in California. He relocated to New Zealand with Mister Scottie and Martin Leach in April 2001.

Martin Leach

Job Titles:
  • Editor
  • Publisher
Martin has extensive experience and has received 18 international accolades for publishing excellence. In London, Martin launched a number of business to business magazines, events, masterclasses, dinners and conferences as brand extensions. He was featured in Charles Handy's book, 'The New Alchemists', how visionary people create something out of nothing. Published by Random House UK 1999.

Melissa Paynter

Job Titles:
  • Advertising Sales
Melissa Paynter has over 20 years experience in graphic design and publishing. She has been working as a freelance designer for Ponsonby News since 2009. She comes from a family of designers and artists and is passionate about art in any form.