CURRENT MISSION

Kiwi entrepreneur travelling the USA for work. I run a crowdfunding platform for supporting the sustainability of high quality journalism (www.presspatron.com).

ABOUT ME

I love exploring the world and meeting new people. Love hiking and being outdoors. I'm a former editor/journalist/photographer turned researcher, and am currently traveling around the USA to establish partnerships with local media and journalists.

Interests

Hiking, traveling, climbing, reading, music, writing, research, journalism.

• writing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• spelunking
• rock climbing
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Kurt Vonnegut, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Dave Eggers, Wes Anderson, Alt J, Flume, Flight of the Conchords, Master of None.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking/climbing/caving/kayaking throughout New Zealand, Cenotes of Mexico, caving in New Mexico, hiking the Appalachians, Sykes Hot Springs in California, Zion National Park in Utah... Being in nature makes me feel good.

Teach, Learn, Share

Here's a link to my research project:
www.fundingnews.co.nz

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United States