Jehan Casinader

Award-winning journalist and speaker, changing the narrative around mental health.

Jehan Casinader is one of New Zealand’s leading storytellers. In 2020, he was named “Broadcast Reporter of the Year” at the Voyager Media Awards, for his extensive coverage of the Christchurch terror attack. In 2018, he was named “Reporter of the Year” at the New Zealand Television Awards.

Jehan has worked in the fast-past world of primetime TV for more than a decade. He spent four years as the youngest-ever correspondent for TVNZ’s flagship current affairs programme, Sunday. Previously, he reported for Seven Sharp, Close Up and Breakfast.

Journalism is in Jehan’s blood. He filed his first story for TVNZ’s Holmes programme at just 13 years old. Throughout his teens, he freelanced for newspapers and magazines. By 20, he was travelling the world, telling stories for New Zealand media.

He has interviewed Kiwis from all walks of life, including politicians, convicted killers, the leaders of Gloriavale, gold medal-winning athletes, and everyone in between. From gritty investigations to moving human-interest pieces – Jehan has done them all. He also produced and hosted TVNZ’s first-ever mental health series, The Inside Word.

Alongside his journalism work, Jehan is a sought-after keynote speaker, offering unique insights on mental health, leadership and diversity. 

His book, This Is Not How It Ends: How rewriting your story can save your life (HarperCollins), covers his four-year struggle with depression, and how the power of storytelling helped him to survive.