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I was born and raised in Whanganui and I knew I wanted to work in writing and media ever since my grandmother gave me a VHS tape with an episode of Top Gear recorded onto it. After graduating as Dux from Whanganui City College I attended Massey University to get my Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Expressive Arts & Media Studies and minoring in Journalism. The path towards my degree turned rocky when I returned home due to the Covid-19 lockdowns but I soldiered on and after completing my degree and a year-long search for work I applied for the role of Multimedia Journalist at The Whanganui Chronicle. Being my first role of this nature it very much felt like jumping into the deep end, but having been here for more than a year I'm happy to say I didn't drown and I'll always be thankful the paper took a chance on me. You'll find me covering a little bit of everything, including business, events, education, emergencies and the arts. I've also found I enjoy writing opinion columns on what's currently on my mind. What I love most about this job is being able to meet and talk to the most interesting people in this region and using my stories to highlight less well-known issues and help those in need.
Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director
Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.
'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer
The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.
Election 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for Rangitīkei
Redmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.
Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.
New timber processing plant rises from ashes
The building's previous plant was destroyed in a fire.
Blue Duck Station star of new book
The book's author found enjoyment in finding the small stories that make up the station.
'Here comes Kiwi': Melbourne Cup winner's statue ready for unveiling
The unveiling is happening 40 years after the racehorse made history.
Civil contractors raise $26,000 for cyclone recovery
Whanganui-Manawatū contractors directly supported clean-up efforts in Hawke's Bay.
Young Pātea shearer wins title in Wales
Blake Mitchell got into shearing thanks to his Whanganui-based uncle.
Snowy, stormy night causes chaos on roads
Multiple state highways in the Ruapehu District were closed due to snow and accidents.
Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.
The best dog-gone beds in Whanganui
“It’s great, it’s odour resistant, good for allergies, just all sorts of things."
Brunswick School cream of the crop two years in a row
Growing broccoli had changed some of the school's mind on the vegetable.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
Two people dead following crash near Bulls
State Highway 3 was closed for over four hours due to the incident.
Whanganui rural firefighter sent to massive Canadian wildfires
'If we had fires that size, pretty much the population would be in the ocean.'
No repairs until summer for 'slippery as hell' road
A motorcyclist in the area said riding over the road in the wet was like being on ice.
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Salad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on life
The farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.
Land investor acquires Mangamahu forestry estate
The land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.
Rural school the heart of South Taranaki community
The school's new playground has been welcomed by the community.
Carbon farming firm opens office in Marton
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
Land investors look to acquire Mangamahu estate
The cost to acquire the estate would be almost $64 million.
Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage
The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.
Waverley Primary School to celebrate 150th anniversary
The celebrations will take place from Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12.
Rangitīkei water scheme idea dries up
Funding from the Provincial Growth Fund was applied for, but never given out.
My Perfect Weekend: Richard Gower
The Rangitīkei farmer would relax around the home after a hard week of work.
Funding plea for 'appalling' Taranaki state highways
The potholes caused a motorcycle rider to be sent to hospital, Mayor Phil Nixon says.
Why Horizons wants to bring wasps into the region
Public submissions on the plan to introduce the insects are open until September 30.
Young farmer grateful for competition experience
Tom Adkins grew up on a Whanganui farm and hopes to return there in the future.
Turakina farmers reap rewards of five generations' toil
The farm owners have worked to increase the biodiversity of the land since 1936
River flood unlikely despite more rain coming
For the Whanganui River to flood, the highest levels upstream would need to almost double.
Seven crews put out fire near railway tracks
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.
Bakers struggling with rising inflation
Bakers in Whanganui are considering increasing prices to deal with rising inflation.