Adriana Tobin

Despite what most people outside New Zealand think, I'm not a sheep.

Yes I do enjoy a good frolic in a field, but no I don’t love blindly following a herd.

When getting to the bottom of a story, asking questions and delving into discussions are my most valued tools. I'm bold, curious, and objective - my news reporting is the same.

你好! I'm Adriana Tobin, a student journalist with the New Zealand Broadcasting School. Originally from Tāmaki Makaurau I come from a Kiwi-Chinese cultural background. I have a multi-cultural lens, and my ability to speak Cantonese allows me to connect with diverse communities.

I’ve always been interested in writing and people so I thought why not combine the two! Skills I've developed include recognising the key angle, efficient writing, and politely badgering people on the phone. I’ve transferred these skills to my endeavors including writing for the ARA student magazine, Waha Kōrero.

Community and sports particularly interest me, but anything news and I’m in. I will continue to develop my skill set, and challenge my boundaries in the name of accurate and reliable news reporting. I’m excited to see what the future holds and what fields I will frolic in.

Ngā mihi.