I think I've caught the news bug…I've always loved a good conversation, so studying a degree in journalism felt like the perfect next step for me. Talking to different people and hearing their perspectives has drawn me in!

I am originally from Hawkes Bay, but moved to the beautiful Ōtautahi, Christchurch last year.

I think of myself as someone with initiative and reliability. I am a friendly person who loves working as a team and is flexible to changes. I am confident with basic te reo Māori and pronunciation, and am eager to continue learning. 

At Broadcasting School, I have gained experience in all sorts of fast-moving news environments, from quick radio deadlines to working on TV packages and online stories for Metro News. I have worked on a range of stories: politics, entertainment, transport and breaking news, to name a few. These have enabled me to build my journalistic skills, gaining confidence in gathering information for researching and finding interviewees.

For me, building good relationships is paramount to creating quality and reliable journalism. I hope I can continue to foster that further in my work as I head towards a job in the industry.

Email: maa1082@arastudent.ac.nz

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