Haere Mai!
My name is Jen Black and I'm a second-year journalism student at the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
I enjoy having the privilege of telling stories and crafting content from the community to a wider audience. I've always been drawn to politics as decisions made by the government impact everyone from a systemic level. I think it's important that we have journalists to break down the political jargon for the public and make politics more accessible.
In an essence, people-centred issues are what I enjoy covering. Enjoy having a read, listen, and watch to work I've done over my time at the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Twitter: @JenBlackNZ Email: jeb0872@arastudent.ac.nz LinkedIn: Jennifer Black
Not at the dinner table: LGBTQ+ Politics
This week we break down the Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bill.
Not at the dinner table: the state of renting
This week we have Nicola Willis and Tamatha Paul talking renting, rights, and wrongs and what you can do to make it not (as) bad.
Not at the dinner table: Kaupapa Māori
In this episode, we talk to Tamati Coffey (Labour MP) and Debbie Ngarewa Packer (Maori Party co-leader) about Māori politics.
Ammending the Harmful Digital Communications Act
In this episode, Sam and Jen talk to Labour MP Louisa Wall, Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker. We also find out the harm it causes.
Not at the dinner table: Mental Health
In this week's episode, we talk to Act MP Brooke Van Velden and National MP Matt Doocey about the current mental health crisis.
Not at the dinner table: Counter-Terrorism Bill
A politics podcast created for Gen Z. In this episode we talk to Act MP Nicole Mckee and Labour MP Kris Faafoi.
Risingholme Learning
Risingholme Community Centre is in the works of rebranding to Risingholme learning to more clearly describe their vision.
What's Available for Homeless in Christchurch?
After noticing a number of people sitting on the streets of Christchurch, Jen Black went out to find out what the problem was.
Surfing Swells in Canterbury
Huge swells are making big waves off the East coast of Christchurch. Our reporter Jen Black checks out the surf.
Crossing Problems in Cashmere
Cashmere Primary School are constantly facing problems with dangerous driving maneuvers being done during school crossing times.
Masks on Buses
Jen Black investigates whether passengers are still wearing their masks in Level 1 under the public health mandate.
Metronews 3/6/21
This episode of Metronews is brought to you by the students of the NewZealand broadcasting school
Metronews 1/06/21
This episode of Metronews is brought to you by the students of the NewZealand broadcasting school
EnviroKids - children becoming Kaitiaki
Kat Miller has plans to create awareness around environmental issues and teach children about what they can do to help.
One man wants to keep spreading aroha to stop hate
Dr Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed experienced the fear and trauma of March 15 and the kindness outpoured afterwards - now he wants to keep it going.
Nature enthusiasts celebrate finding species
The iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2021 encouraged members of the public to go out and share their findings of different species.
Growing children through nature
The Christchurch Botanical Gardens are offering children activities different to the playground.
PT in the Park: Do it, it's free
Saturday mornings in Hagley Park are full of sport and exercise, but one group on the field needs more support.
Pleas for safety measures at pedestrian crossing
Close calls at Brougham St crossing, including near-miss of baby in a pram, prompt Addington School community to urge action to be taken.
Under the light of an inflatable moon
The Canterbury Museum has a new hands-on exhibition that explores the moon’s past, present and future.
Is hand sanitiser creating another problem?
People living with eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis risk triggering their current conditions while trying to combat Covid-19.
Campaign trails stopped in their tracks
Most parties have suspended all in-person campaigning in the early days of campaign trails and bus tours.
Pike River Mine workers turn around at 1550m
Mine workers withdrawn from the drift after the presence of carcinogens is found on the walls.
Who has to pay to isolate?
Managed Isolation costs to come into force from today.
Ruth Dyson: 9768 days in parliament
She was the first minister for disabilities, the second vegetarian, and 37th woman in parliament.
Judith Collins: 'We are all migrants'
National Party leader backs migrant communities by saying she will not put up with anti-migrant behaviour in parliament.
When Parliament goes walking
With 14 hours plus of work daily, here's how a small group of MPs break up their busy schedule in the Beehive.