Kaikoura Star
The Kaikoura Star is the proud weekly newspaper of the beautiful Kaikoura region. A world acclaimed tourism adventure playground, Kaikoura is just 90 minutes south of Blenheim, or 2 hours north of Christchurch. Visitors from all over the world flock to Kaikoura to see the marine-life and enjoy the international award winning Whale Watch and eco-tours.
- Published
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Weekly on a Wednesday afternoon
- Editor
- Cover Price
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$1.00
- Page Size
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News: 26.2cms (7 columns) x 37cm high
Classified: 23.6cms (8 columns) x 37cm high
- Readership
- Circulation
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1,483
Source: ABC- Dec 2012 - Other Editions
- Subscription
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+64 3 520 8900
Newspaper Details

With just 1404 households in Kaikoura, and a population of 3620, The Kaikoura Star serves as both the locals news, plus an information tool for visitors. First published in 1880, this faithful newspaper represents it's population, and ensures the community has a voice. With a paid circulation of 1578 copies, this paper provides the best coverage available in that market.
Wonderful café's, a snowfield, walks, bird-watching, fishing, golf, 4WD adventures, swimming with the dolphins, Horse riding - it's a perfect tourism mecca that's nestled between snow capped mountains and roaring seas.
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| News | Yes | ||||||
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| Job Market | Yes | ||||||
| Kaikoura Star | Yes |
ROP from 4cm deep to 7 columns ( 26.2cm) wide, up to 37cm x 7 columns.
Classified from 2cm deep to 8 columns (27cm) wide, up to 37cm x 8 columns.
The Kaikoura Star offers a variety of advertising solutions in it's community friendly news environment. Delivered on a Wednesday evening to the Kaikoura District, this faithful community paper is truly "owned" by the community.
Inserts (fliers and brochures)
A fantastic alternative to letterbox drop, the Kaikoura Star can get your flier into households and the Kaikoura shop copies. In-paper Inserts can range from single sheet (minimum 120g grade, A5) to 25+ pages. Dimensions should exceed 400mm x 280mm.
The number of inserts required is 1700, and a flat fee of just $165 + GST.
Special Shapes
You dream it up, we'll see if we can help! Contact the advertising team +64 3 319 5021 to discuss options available.
Features for your business
If you're planning a shift, significant renovation, or launching a new business, we can help with a very cost effective Advertising Feature. With the advertising support of your suppliers, builders, and neighbouring businesses, these features prove to be very cost effective for your special promotion.
Give the Kaikoura team a call for more details +64 3 319 5021, kkstar@marlexpress.co.nz
Run of Paper and Display advertising
The booking deadline for run-of-paper/news page advertising is noon Monday in advance of the publishing date. Please make sure your print ready material is to us by Noon Monday.
Classified Display and Non-Display advertising
The booking deadline for classified display and non display is Tuesday 9.30am prior to publishing date.
You can place a pre-paid classified advertisement via adstuff.co.nz to make it easier for you.
Click here for the Kaikoura Star advertising rates effective 1st August 2012.
Please see our rate cards for deadlines.
Specifications
Mechanical Details (Broadsheet & Tabloid have the same column widths)
Column Widths (mm) ROP Classifieds
1 column 34 32
2 column 72 66
3 column 110 100
4 column 148 134
5 column 186 168
6 column 224 202
7 column tabloid 262 236
8 column 300 270
9 column 338 304
10 column 376 338
11 column (Classified only) 372
Electronic Advertising Material (click through to attached pdf)
Advertising sales manager
Graeme Hiku
The Marlborough Express
62 Arthur Street, Blenheim
PO Box 242, Blenheim
Ph +64 3 520 8924
Fax +64 4 520 8910
Email: graeme.hiku@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
Reporter
Emma Dangerfield
Kaikoura Star
PO Box 88, Kaikoura
Phone +64 3 319 6392
Mobile +64 27 228 1851
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