Press & Recognition
Selected media coverage, awards and speaking contributions spanning youth wellbeing, education, digital rights, leadership and sport.
In the media
Features and conversations about youth leadership, wellbeing and advocacy.
Featured for World Youth Mental Health Day, writing about preventative emotional wellbeing and why young people should have the tools and language to understand their wellbeing before crisis.
Read at Girl RisingFeatured in an international changemaker story exploring the journey behind Bright Start, youth wellbeing advocacy and the role of karate in shaping resilience and leadership.
Read at Peace FirstFeatured following selection as a Y25 2026 changemaker, alongside 24 young women and gender-diverse leaders from across Aotearoa.
Read at ScoopFeatured as a West Auckland Y25 changemaker, highlighting youth leadership and community contribution.
Read at Neighbourly NewsFeatured for the journey from international karate competition to youth advocacy across wellbeing, education and children's digital rights.
Read at Indian NewslinkFeatured on Radio Tarana's Gen Z Stars podcast, discussing youth leadership, advocacy and the experiences shaping her work.
Listen to the episodeAwards & Recognition
Recognition across social impact, leadership, public speaking, sport and journalism.
2026
Selected as one of 25 young women and gender-diverse changemakers recognised for creating positive change across Aotearoa New Zealand.
2026
Selected for competitive funding, mentorship and global support to advance youth-led social impact work through Bright Start.
2026
Recognised among 647 applications nationwide for leadership, youth advocacy and contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand.
2026
Selected among the Top 50 delegates for the 2026 summit and awarded a 40% merit-based Leadership Grant.
2025
Recognised in a global youth public speaking competition and qualified for the WeVoi Forum and Summit 2026.
2025
Recognised for excellence in karate and community service, selected as a Grand Winner through a district-wide nomination process.
2025
Completed Bronze, Silver and Gold, including 200+ hours of service, skills and physical recreation alongside residential and expedition components.
2025
Placed 4th among 120 teams while also coaching a teammate who placed in the Top 10 speakers out of 360 participants.
2024
Represented New Zealand at an international championship with 500+ athletes from 27 countries.
2023
Won the New Zealand YRE Article Competition for investigative reporting on Auckland’s food bin rollout.
Speaking & Student Voice
I care about creating spaces where young people are not simply invited into conversations, but trusted to shape them.
At the University of Auckland’s Professional Staff Conference, I joined a student voice panel in front of approximately 600 professional staff, sharing perspectives on trust, belonging and meaningful student participation in university decision making.
As a 5Rights Youth Council member, I contributed to an international discussion marking five years since the adoption of General Comment No. 25, which affirmed that children’s rights extend to the digital environment. The event brought together youth ambassadors and leaders from organisations including the United Nations, 5Rights Foundation, LSE’s Digital Futures for Children centre and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
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