Latest From: Simon Gundry

By: Simon Gundry , Gundry's Grumbles

Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand, Lion New Zealand and Shockwave) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. Simon was awarded a QSM for services to the community in 2013. More recently, he was inducted into the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame. He has been writing this thought-provoking column for Channel from the very first issue (over 14 years ago!).

Never wish your life away

I can’t believe the end of June has already passed us and it’s now the downhill slope to Christmas....

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issue 165 july 2025

Celebrating 15 wonderful years

I have been writing this column for the Channel Magazine for close to 15 years and all I’ve received from the...

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issue 164 june 2025

It’s a shame all round!

It was a great disappointment when I heard that the America's Cup was not going to be defended in New Zealand...

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issue 163 may 2025

Seventeen months in: Progress, pitfalls, and political pr...

Seventeen months in, and here we are. A new year, a familiar government, and the same old grumblings from every...

By: Simon Gundry
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issue 162 april 2025

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