Kia Ora, I'm Blake Benny and I am a second year journalism student with a passion for news and working with people.
I am enthusiastic about writing, producing and sharing stories. I am eager to continue my learning, and am confident that my organisational skills and dedication to my work would be a valuable asset for any workplace.
As a producer for MetroNews, I was able to further develop my leadership, news-sense, and team-working skills - and this is something I would be interested in pursuing further.
Working under pressure is something I thrive in, as well as having the ability to work to a high degree both independently, and as part of a team.
The Deep Dive (Episode 6)
Our final episode looks into the importance of rainbow representation in politics, and features an exclusive interview with Chris Carter.
The Deep Dive (Episode 5)
This episode focuses on family issues within the community, and speaks to a young transgender teen about family and social acceptance.
The Deep Dive Podcast (Episode 4)
This episode focuses on LGBTQI+ Youth and Schooling. Featuring an interview with openly-gay Auckland teacher, Paul Stevens.
The Deep Dive Podcast (Episode 2)
This week The Deep Dive looks into LGBTQ representation in pop culture, film and television, with Dr Erin Harrington.
The Deep Dive Podcast (Episode 1)
The first episode of 'The Deep Dive', with Blake Benny and Emily Twohig.
Happy Spine
The "Posture Pandemic” is a campaign raising awareness of the ongoing decline in spinal health and encouraging commitment to Happy Spine.
Documentary: Social Isolation
Blake Benny takes a look into social isolation, after statistics show that 1 in 5 elderly New Zealander's suffer from some form of loneliness.
MetroNews Behind the Scenes: Producers
Go behind the scenes with the Producers of MetroNews 2021, and take a look at the role they do.
TV News: Pharmacy Live Cross
Blake Benny reports on how locally-owned pharmacies are struggling to compete with chains such as Chemist Warehouse.
Radio Current Affairs: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes
Blake Benny investigates the hidden dangers of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes such as Afterpay and Laybuy; and the calls for market regulation