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Youth parliament > Press gallery > Profiles
2007 Youth Press Gallery profiles
Meet the 10 members of the Youth Press Gallery for Youth Parliament 2007
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Danielle Duffield
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| Age: |
17
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| Occupation/Education: |
High School Student - Epsom Girls Grammar
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I am passionate about politics, journalism and above all, am
passionate about youth. I am also a strong believer in using the media
to unify individuals and promote positive change within society.
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| Relevant experience: |
I am highly involved in a range of political and
cultural activities that have helped me to develop skills that would
make me a suitable press gallery reporter. Culturally, my involvements
in debating and speech competitions for six years have taught me many
effective oral communication and persuasion skills and I would be
confident in communicating my ideas fluently if I was to be involved in
media interviews. My involvements as a Youth Voice Advocate
for the Ministry of Youth Developmnent in 2006 and in Auckland Youth City Council in
2007 have also given me valuable experience in interacting with my
peers and communicating their viewpoints onto higher authorities,
including through use of the media.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Youth wage rates
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Greg Stack
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| Age: |
22 |
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Web editor/Online Journalist – Waikato Times
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I want to be part of the Youth Press Gallery so I can
use the skills and experience I absorb while in Wellington and apply
them to my line of work. Coming out of study it became
evident that every employer seems to be looking for experienced
employees yet isn't prepared to give them the chance. This
opportunity is important to me and I will make the most out of every
resource offered.
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| Relevant experience: |
I have just finished a bachelor of communication at
WINTEC and have started working for the Waikato Times as a Web
editor/Online Journalist. I also have a Diploma in
Journalism. I am inquisitive, sceptical and have a drive to
succeed. I will go the extra mile for a story and do what it
takes to produce an honest unbiased, informative piece of writing.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Climate Change
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Kimberley de Leijer
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| Age: |
20 |
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Journalism student at the University of Canterbury
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
As a student studying journalism at Canterbury
University, the opportunity of being in the Press Gallery for this
year's Youth Parliament is an exciting one. I majored in politics at my
bachelor level and hope to combine my interest in politics and my love
for journalism at Youth Parliament. The chance to have work published in mainstream media is also
exciting for trainee journalists.
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| Relevant experience: |
I feel I have a strong interest in politics and a
passion for journalism which will help me in my reporting. I have had
limited media experience writing for the Christchurch Star newspaper
and other small papers and hope to extend myself further.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Party Pills
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Storme Sen
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| Age: |
17 |
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High School Student - Pinehurst School
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I believe it would be a wonderful educational
opportunity for me to learn about journalism and New Zealand. I am very
passionate about community and global concerns. I am
extremely interested in the media and love to write.
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| Relevant experience: |
I am Headgirl of my school so I have great leadership
skills. I am the editor of our school paper and love writing, public
speaking and voicing my opinion. I am a team player and have a very
positive attitude.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Cultural Diversity
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John Hartevelt
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| Age: |
23 |
| Occupation/Education: |
Graduate Diploma in Journalism at the University of Canterbury. Also currently a Fairfax intern at The Press.
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I want to be a member of the Youth Press Gallery so
that I can continue my growth as a political journalist of the future.
I have a
strong interest in student and youth-oriented issues. I would relish
the opportunity to contribute to, and be involved with this exciting
meeting of young minds. Tomorrow's leaders need to be heard, and I
would like to help them to achieve this.
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| Relevant experience: |
I am currently studying the Graduate Diploma in
Journalism at the University of Canterbury. I am a Fairfax intern,
employed at The Press in Christchurch. I wrote for two years at Critic
- Te Arohi, the student magazine at Otago University. In 2006, I was
employed as the news reporter. I was awarded the Aotearoa Student Press
Association (ASPA) award of 'Best News Writer' for my work in this
role. I also wrote a weekly political column for the magazine, which I
have continued to write this year for Canta, the Canterbury University
student magazine. I have a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in
History from the University of Otago.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Anti-Smacking Bill
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Rebekah Lyell
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| Age: |
21 |
| Occupation/Education: |
Journalism student at AUT University
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I am a journalism major at AUT University, and am in my
final year. Political and press gallery journalism has always
interested me and I would like to get a chance to experience it first
hand. I have an interest in youth issues and have been a youth
representative many times over the years.
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| Relevant experience: |
Youth media liaison for the Edge and Tearaway Magazine,
student journalist at the Devonport Flagstaff, Communication Director
of YES business, 3rd year journalism student at AUT and contributor to Brightlight Multimedia in Australia.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Party Pills
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Ngawai Matthews
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| Age: |
18 |
| Occupation/Education: |
Community Services Project Officer at Stratford District Council
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I thrive on the world of media. By attending Youth
Parliament as Youth Press Gallery member, doors may open for me as my
career plan is to be a television presenter. The opportunity will allow
me to be come involved in youth issues and report on them, something I
am particularly interested in. Youth reporting on youth issues is
effective because there is more of an understanding of the issues that
concern us
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| Relevant experience: |
I recently completed my final year at secondary school.
During Year 12, I completed NCEA Media Studies and level 2 and 3
journalism classes. I have acting skills from involvement in drama
productions and have been active in Kapa Haka groups. I am also a
Stratford District Youth Councilor and completed a term as the Public
Relations Officer. I have also participated in a number of speech
competitions.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Mental illness
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Lose Siaki (Junior)
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| Age: |
16 |
| Occupation/Education: |
High School student - De La Salle College
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
Being a member of Youth Press Gallery would help me
achieve my goal in life to become a journalist. I believe I would gain
a lot of experience and learn from others through this opportunity. I
want to see what it's like to report in parliament. I've also realised that there aren't
many Pacific Island news reporters in New Zealand so becoming one would
really help me help my people.
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| Relevant experience: |
I am still in High School so don’t have any journalism
experience but I think the biggest thing I can bring to the Youth Press
Gallery is a Pacific Island perspective . I also have good writing and
listening skills, passion, drive and commitment
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Violence in South Auckland
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Sarah Harvey
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| Age: |
22 |
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Reporter for the Otago Daily Times
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I am very interested in and passionate about issues for
young people and the political arena. I like to keep abreast of the
news and would love to be in the thick of decision making at
parliament. To learn the ropes at parliament would be a skill I would
value highly. I am intrigued about the goings on in parliament and
think the best way to learn this would be first hand.
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| Relevant experience: |
I am a journalist at the Otago Daily Times in Dunedin;
my rounds are emergency services, welfare, youth affairs and fashion.
Before completing my journalism diploma I studied for a bachelor of
arts at Otago University in history and political studies. Besides the
paper skills I am also a very sociable person who likes new experiences
and challenging myself.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Binge Drinking
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Antonia Anisy
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| Age: |
17 |
| Occupation/Education: |
High School Student - Wairarapa College
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| Why interested in being part of the Youth Press Gallery |
I have strong opinions of the future of New
Zealand, in particular youth issues such as health, education & the
justice system. I am eager to be part of the Youth Press Gallery so I
can use my passion for writing, reporting and researching as part of
the role.
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| Relevant experience: |
My passion for writing and speaking and associated
skills would help me in this position. My skills in writing has led to
many awards including a trip to Belgium for winning the International
Last Post Essay Competition and winning the Religious Vocations
Competition in September 2006 in the Diocese newspaper, Welcom. In Year
12 at St Matthews Collegiate in 2006, I was also awarded the English
prize and an award for both creative and formal writing due to high
NCEA English results. I also have several years of experience in the
field of Speech & Drama to help with media communication and am
currently working at the ASB diploma level which I am due to finish in
November this year.
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| Youth issues article submitted as part of application
(see Related Documents at the bottom of the page to view full article):
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Obesity
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