Local Irra Lee has spent a few months working in Parliament, gaining some really good insights into how it really works. In her words:
“Opportunities like this become really valuable in providing students fresh out of university with real-world experience, seeing how things are run. It’s important for all journalists to understand the two sides of the coin [journalism and public relations] and see how they work, as they all contribute to what comes out to the public,”
“I also learnt a lot here from the perspective of a member of the public, about Parliament and how it’s run. So it was a valuable experience from both a professional and personal point of view.”
Check out the full story on the NZ Parliament website.
I know Irra through her work with the Howick Youth Council and she's fantastic. Always so positive and professional, normally she's the one taking the photos and writing the story, nice to see this about her experiences in Parliament.
Well done Irra, keep up the great work!