I am a second-year journalism student at the New Zealand Broadcasting School. While I enjoy telling a wide range of stories, I am particularly interested in those that are centered on pertinent social and environmental issues. In my spare time, I like exploring the wilderness of New Zealand as well as meeting people of different cultures around the world. Journalism is an exciting way to connect people with what’s going on locally or further afield and to challenge what we think about other people and the places we live.
'It's up to everyone to change'
"Community can't be underestimated," says pastoral care worker.
'Kids don't care about shoes'
A Christchurch childrens worker says children want adult input and care.
What's the real story with child poverty?
There's no poverty if a family has love and affection, says a woman who's been there.
Child poverty: not everyone gets to play
"Normal" childhood experiences aren't on the table for all New Zealand children.
Child poverty: it's even the school basics
"Parents can't afford uniforms, let alone laptops," says a budget advisor.
Can you face the facts of child poverty?
Test your knowledge, discover the realities and hear from Christchurch locals.
Koukourārata restore their ancient river
A local community prove restoring water quality is doable.
Uncertain future for the Phillipstown Community Hub
There's no guarantee of a permanent home in the local neighbourhood.
Computer coding isn't geeky
Thousands of kids prove stereotypes no longer apply.
Mother of all clean ups
Lollipop sticks, car tyres and needles found in Christchurch water ways spruce up.
Caregivers needed for vulnerable kids
"It’s too easy to say someone else has got to solve it," says Children's Commissioner.
Bowls team 'rearing to go'
Defending champions compete on home turf.
Sports fields closed
Ex-Cyclone Debbie's left its mark on our sports fields.
Canterbury lad for captain
Tom Latham has been named captain of the Black Caps touring one-day side.
State of emergency for Whanganui floods
Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall's likened the community's response to that of Christchurch's post earthquake.
Rain jackets in order for the day
Christchurch's set for a stormy day
Innovative alternative to the scourge of plastic bags
A local innovator has a planet-friendly solution to single-use plastic bags.
Wastewater drug test 'bamboozles' criminology professor
Greg Newbold is skeptical about the accuracy of a wastewater drug test.
Easter isn't all about chocolate
Two weeks until Easter and what's it all about?
"Fighting for more than just points"
Crusaders's coach says the Force are fighting for more than just points - they're representing their families and people.
'Being a female shouldn't be a penalty'
A school nurse says the cost of sanitary items is penalising women for being... women.
RDU plans studio at university
Christchurch's alternative radio station plans to open a satellite studio at its original University of Canterbury home.
Teenage rape victim 'hates being a victim'
She has nightmares almost every night, re-living her harrowing ordeal frame by frame.