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I am a specialist freelance editor focused on digital publications and book-related projects. I earned a Graduate Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 2023 and, in the same year, completed a Certificate in Applied Innovation at Creative HQ, New Zealand’s leading startup hub. My primary client since 2024 has been the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (Tuia Pito Ora), where I edit and lead the curation/writing for Landscape Architecture Aotearoa. I have also worked with organisations such as the Urban Design Forum, Steel e Roberts Aotearoa, Epi-Interactive, Community Housing Aotearoa and Unity Books, delivering editorial strategy, content development and deadline-driven production. With four decades in journalism, research and publishing across NZ and Australia, I bring broad subject knowledge, meticulous workflow management and a collaborative, flexible approach to every project.…I am a specialist freelance editor focused on digital publications and book-related projects. I earned a Graduate Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 2023 and, in the same year, completed a Certificate in Applied Innovation at Creative HQ, New Zealand’s leading startup hub. My primary client since 2024 has been the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (Tuia Pito Ora), where I edit and lead the curation/writing for Landscape Architecture Aotearoa. I have also worked with organisations such as the Urban Design Forum, Steel e Roberts Aotearoa, Epi-Interactive, Community Housing Aotearoa and Unity Books, delivering editorial strategy, content development and deadline-driven production. With four decades in journalism, research and publishing across NZ and Australia, I bring broad subject knowledge, meticulous workflow management and a collaborative, flexible approach to every project.

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I am a specialist freelance editor focused on digital publications and book-related projects. I earned a Graduate Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 2023 and, in the same year, completed a Certificate in Applied Innovation at Creative HQ, New Zealand’s leading startup hub. My primary client since 2024 has been the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (Tuia Pito Ora), where I edit and lead the curation/writing for Landscape Architecture Aotearoa. I have also worked with organisations such as the Urban Design Forum, Steel e Roberts Aotearoa, Epi-Interactive, Community Housing Aotearoa and Unity Books, delivering editorial strategy, content development and deadline-driven production. With four decades in journalism, research and publishing across NZ and Australia, I bring broad subject knowledge, meticulous workflow management and a collaborative, flexible approach to every project.…I am a specialist freelance editor focused on digital publications and book-related projects. I earned a Graduate Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 2023 and, in the same year, completed a Certificate in Applied Innovation at Creative HQ, New Zealand’s leading startup hub. My primary client since 2024 has been the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (Tuia Pito Ora), where I edit and lead the curation/writing for Landscape Architecture Aotearoa. I have also worked with organisations such as the Urban Design Forum, Steel e Roberts Aotearoa, Epi-Interactive, Community Housing Aotearoa and Unity Books, delivering editorial strategy, content development and deadline-driven production. With four decades in journalism, research and publishing across NZ and Australia, I bring broad subject knowledge, meticulous workflow management and a collaborative, flexible approach to every project.

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I am a specialist freelance editor focused on digital publications and book-related projects. I earned a Graduate Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 2023 and, in the same year, completed a Certificate in Applied Innovation at Creative HQ, New Zealand’s leading startup hub.

My primary client since 2024 has been the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (Tuia Pito Ora), where I edit and lead the curation/writing for Landscape Architecture Aotearoa. I have also worked with organisations such as the Urban Design Forum, Steel e Roberts Aotearoa, Epi-Interactive, Community Housing Aotearoa and Unity Books, delivering editorial strategy, content development and deadline-driven production. With four decades in journalism, research and publishing across NZ and Australia, I bring broad subject knowledge, meticulous workflow management and a collaborative, flexible approach to every project.

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Editor and Lead Curator / Writer at New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (Tuia Pito Ora)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Editor and lead curator/writer for Landscape Architecture Aotearoa, the association's digital magazine. Responsible for general editorial needs, content procurement, and maintaining editorial calendars.