You’ve got a story and I’ve got a story, but they are completely different, and I’ve always found that fascinating.

NZBS has given me the opportunity to strengthen passions that I knew I had prior, and allowed me to learn important aspects that will help me improve as a hopeful journalist.

Throughout my time here I have made key contacts throughout various topics, which have lead to an array of stories in long form, TV and radio news.

For me it’s about growth and pushing yourself. Every chance I get I throw myself into achieving something new and a bit outside the box. This includes travelling to Kaikoura to do a TV story on sustainable zip lines, a Video Journalism piece on a Kiwi Olympian, or a long form article focused on Kiwi police in Australia.

Personally I am proudly half Danish and fluent in the language. Raised in Wellington, I have also lived in Denmark for a number of years.

In my spare time I enjoy the worlds of music and sports, I co-host the sports talk show 'CT Sportstalk' on PlainsFM every fortnight. This show has taught me how to deal with the pressures of live broadcast, as well as the hick-ups that come with organising a show, and relying on technology.

I strive on my communication, organisation and ability to overcome challenges. Learning and working towards bettering myself as a journalist everyday.

My name is Tobias Macintosh and I have a burning passion for understanding the world we live in.