New reporter has come a long way

• Published date: 02 November 2021
• Publication title: Ensign, The

Q Why did you decide to get into journalism?

I have always been passionate about telling stories that matter to people in the community. I love writing, so being a newspaper reporter made perfect sense!

QWhere did you study journalism and what are your qualifications?

I have a bachelor of arts from the University of Auckland, where I majored in media studies and writing studies.

QWhere are you from originally?

A small rural town called Warkworth, north of Auckland.

QWhy did you decide to move to Southland?

I visited Southland last year and absolutely loved it. I knew right away these...