Studying at UC opened TV reporter Daniel Faitaua’s mind to the world around him, sparking his dream of living and working overseas.
Following 15 years as a journalist, Faitaua landed his ‘dream job’ as TVNZ’s Europe correspondent. “I get paid to learn about how the world works, meet fascinating people, and explain stuff that matters and sometimes change lives.” Following several unprecedented events in his three-year stint abroad (covering the Queen’s funeral, war in Ukraine, jubilees, Prince Philip’s funeral, elections, Brexit, all amidst lockdowns), Faitaua was also elected President of London’s Foreign Press Association, the first kiwi ever to lead the organization in its 134-year history. He now returns home to take up the mantle as a presenter on 1News.
