Kia Ora e hoa!
I'm Madaleine Mansfield, a student journalist here at NZBS, and I'm passionate about all things sport.
Growing up in a sporty family, I was always watching, playing or talking about sport. My interest in having a career in sports broadcasting grew when I saw the likes of Kirstie Stanway, Courtney Tairi and Kimberlee Downs on my screen and thought they had the coolest jobs ever.
Whilst I have a keen interest in netball, basketball and touch, I am wanting to expand my knowledge to include a range of other sports in the near future.
Originally from Oamaru, I ventured to Dunedin in 2021 to study communications, before moving up to Christchurch in 2024 to pursue further study. I love the practical side of learning here at NZBS and look forward to taking on the opportunities that writing for Metro News will bring, as well as improving my storytelling and getting to know the people in our community!
Ngā mihi
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