Karen Arnold
Contributing Writer
Karen Arnold - Wordz R Me Ltd
I'm a multi award-winning freelance writer based in the very south of New Zealand. I've had 10 years' experience as a newspaper journalist, including a 2.5 year stint with New Zealand's leading news weekly the Sunday Star-Times.
Currently I am editor of a student magazine, have a communications role for a community trust, provide and edit copy for corporate clients and tutor shorthand writing for journalism students.
I have won four national New Zealand media awards and one Australasian award
- 2009 Department of Statistics Journalism Award – Runner up
- 2007 Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Media Awards - 2nd
- 2005 Westpac Business and Financial Journalism print news media award – Winner
- 2003 Qantas Junior Reporter of the Year - Winner
- 2002 Peace Foundation Student Media award – Winner
You can find out more about me on my LinkedIn profile and website Wordz R Me
Latest Articles
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Which to Visit: Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, New Zealand?
Time constraints for travellers to NZ often means choosing one attraction over another. So which southern gem is best - Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound?
Jan 14, 2011
- Karen Arnold
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Day Trip to Stewart Island, New Zealand
While staying at least one night on Stewart Island, New Zealand, is recommended, it's still possible to see plenty during a day trip from Invercargill.
Jan 1, 2011
- Karen Arnold
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Options for Visiting Milford Sound, New Zealand
From a self-drive day trip to an overnight stay on the water, there is a range of ways to experience Milford Sound to suit all budgets and timetables.
Dec 26, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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Christchurch Earthquake, 2010
New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, continues to be rocked by strong aftershocks following a major earthquake.
Sep 7, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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Invercargill, New Zealand Travel
New Zealand's southernmost city is famous for its wide streets and friendly people.
Jun 7, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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Burt Munro, Invercargill, New Zealand
A visit to Invercargill, southern NZ, isn't complete without exploring the inspiring story behind the city's legendary motorcycling hero, Burt Munro.
May 20, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Home to some of NZ's most precious wildlife and the country's only castle, Otago Peninsula is a must see New Zealand travel destination near Dunedin.
Apr 18, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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New Zealand History
The Riverton Heritage Museum offers a unique insight into the lives of early European settlers in the area and how they interacted with local Maori.
Mar 12, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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Tsunami Effects
A Pacific-wide tsunami generated by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile reached the shores of New Zealand more than 12 hours later.
Feb 27, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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Stewart Island
Home to the Rakiura National Park and a host of endangered birds and plant species, Stewart Island is an unspoilt and unique island paradise.
Feb 10, 2010
- Karen Arnold
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