In the Media

A selection of my media appearances across TV, radio, and print, featuring interviews and commentary on the issues I care about.

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Screenshot of Facebook — Underage Facebook users prove vulnerable

Date April 22, 2012

This article examines the risks faced by underage Facebook users, revealing how children under 13 routinely bypass age restrictions and become vulnerable to privacy breaches, unwanted contact, and online harm. It highlights the gap between platform rules and real‑world behaviour, raising questions about digital literacy, parental awareness, and the responsibility of social media companies to protect young users.

Photo of a phone screen with google apps on it — NZ Charities urged to do more for less using technology

Date March 3, 2012

This article reports on calls for New Zealand charities to better use technology to increase impact despite limited funding. It highlights how under‑investment in digital systems is holding NGOs back, and why smarter adoption of tools, skills, and infrastructure can help charities improve efficiency, collaboration, and service delivery across the sector.

Largely decorative image of a laptop on a desk with some leaves in the background — Virtual volunteering Just a Click Away

Date November 21, 2011

This article explores the rise of virtual volunteering, showing how online platforms are making it easier for charities to connect with skilled volunteers without geographic limits. It highlights how websites can match people and causes just as effectively as they match dates—opening up new, flexible ways for individuals to contribute time, expertise, and support to community organisations.

Largely decorative image of a laptop on a desk — Help out in cyberspace

Date September 28, 2011

This article explores how people can help out in cyberspace, using online tools to support charities and community organisations without being physically present. It highlights the growing role of digital platforms in matching skills to causes, showing how virtual volunteering makes it easier for individuals to contribute time, expertise, and support from anywhere.

Largely decorative image of a person on a wicker chair using a laptop — The IT Activist

Date September 1, 2010

Published in The Unlimited Magazine, this profile explores the role of the IT activist, highlighting how technology skills can be used as a force for social change. It looks at combining ICT leadership with human rights advocacy, showing how technologists can move beyond systems and code to challenge injustice, support activism, and create meaningful impact through their work.

Photo of a protest run by Amnesty International — Striking a blow for freedom

Date January 15, 2010

Published in NetGuide, this article highlights how Amnesty International’s website was used to strike a blow for freedom online. It explores the role of digital platforms in raising awareness, mobilising supporters, and defending human rights, showing how the web can be a powerful tool for activism, advocacy, and global solidarity.

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