I am someone who often brings a different perspective to the table, finding stories that others miss. My passion is discussing issues that marginalised people face. I produce stories in a sensitive and thoughtful way and work with a high level of integrity. Tenacious by nature, I do what it takes to get the job done.
As part of the Ara Student Communications team, I contribute to the student magazine, writing articles on sexual health, art and fashion. Organised and co-ordinated I am a great team player. I am eager to prove my skills in the industry.
Your Health News: HRT for Trans women
EPISODE 5: Are trans women in New Zealand getting efficient enough health care?
Your Health News: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
EPISODE 4: Your Health News: simplified and demystified with Arwen Sommer.
Your Health News: HIV Testing
EPISODE 3. Your Health News: simplified and demystified with Arwen Sommer.
Your Health News: Reading and Mental health
EPISODE 2. This episode looks at Bibliotherapy as a way of improving mental health.
Your Health News: What makes a good health story?
EPISODE 1: Your Health News: simplified and demystified with Arwen Sommer
Avenues of Discontent
The behaviour of a few seems to be affecting the many, with car enthusiasts being lumped in with hoons and hooligans.
Christchurch's giant swing set nears completion
There's a push to get teenagers back and not just for the nightlife. Arwen Sommer reports.
Weapon ban a new step for pop culture expo
Horncastle Arena is full of colourful and crazy dress-up characters as pop culture fans celebrate their favourite shows and movies.
Renewed calls for a multicultural hub
The March 15 attacks have led cultural groups to once again push for a united place in the city
Rocket science blasts off in New Zealand
Our space industry could be taking off at lightspeed with the government investing millions in space technology
Healing Christchurch with tea, touch and talk
The Manaaki Project aims to help people recover after the terror attacks.
ART HOLE, it's not a typo
Christchurch's newest gallery is here to support emerging artists of all kinds.
Fundraising in a flash
Support Christchurch's young rainbow community in a creative way by getting some new ink.
Miriama Kamo leads the way for Māori journalists
Renowned journalist Miriama Kamo is launching a mentorship program to encourage Māori students into mainstream broadcasting.
Solving pollution from space
The 2019 New Zealand Aerospace challenge is looking for teams to solve worldwide agricultural issues.
SAVAGE IN THE GARDEN: on Queer Pacific masculinity
Tanu Gago's latest exhibition starts a conversation about cultural portrayals of Pacific Island men.
A local supermarket with a fan following
A Christchurch New World has an online fan club with over 300 members who all share a passion for grocery shopping.
Urumau Reserve plan approved
A 26-hectare reserve on the east side of Lyttelton will get more walking and mountain bike tracks.
Local comedian takes out poetry Slam final again
The winner is extensively involved in the competitive poetry scene.
Huge dredge ship to start work at Lyttelton Port
The dredge, 'Fairway', is preparing for a channel-deepening project that will allow much larger ships to enter the habour.
Fog causes flight delays and cancellations
At least 20 domestic flights cancelled and many flights diverted from Christchurch.
Tunnel closed for upgrades
A million-dollar plan will keep the Lyttelton Tunnel for another two nights.
Lyttelton quake memorial orchard proposed
The land belonging to a man killed in the 2011 Canterbury earthquake may be turned into a memorial orchard.
Lincoln and Canterbury Universities may merge
Lincoln and Canterbury University have decided to collaborate, to stay at the top of land-based science, commerce and design fields.
Scammer scams again, while on parole
Man, who has already served time for scamming elderly people, uses stolen credit cards while on parole.
Complainant: no te reo Māori on walkway signs
A complaint said that bilingual signage should not be in Māori as a low percentage of people speak it
Port may pose risks to endangered dolphins
Construction of a new cruise ship berth at Lyttelton Port has come under scrutiny for posing a threat to endangered Hector's Dolphins.
New Zealand's Tech Awards are full of diversity
New Zealand's biggest annual tech event celebrates diversity and achievement.
Communication key for NZ tech industry
We need to explore how to work better together in order to grow the industry, say spokespeople at NZTech event.
Lyttelton's mountain biking spat
Banks Peninsula Community Board delays Urumau Reserve development plan due to conflict over mountain-biking tracks.