Ayla Yeoman is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Tauranga. She grew up in Taupō and studied at the University of Auckland, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Communications and Politics & International Relations. She has been a journalist since 2022.
Ayla Yeoman is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Tauranga. Ayla began working as a journalist in Tauranga in 2022, covering general news in the Bay of Plenty region. She graduated from the University of Auckland in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communications and Politics & International Relations. She joined NZME in June 2024. She primarily covered breaking news, social issues, event coverage, and local community features before taking on the Local Democracy Reporter role. You can contact Ayla at ayla.yeoman@nzme.co.nz.
