About
Hi, I’m Daz Martin
Driven by a passion for connecting people with each other and the world around them, I’ve built a career around developing projects and content that informs and entertains.
Following a 12 year, international career producing a broad range of events, PR and communications projects - I have now established myself in the exciting world of broadcast journalism and television.
Engaging my endlessly inquisitive, creative nature, and a deep fascination with people and the things that make them tick - I want to help create and share real-life stories that connect people to their community, wider society and to help people see and celebrate the diversity of the human experience.
Professional experience
Current work
2023 >
Segment Producer & Auckland Reporter - AM (Newshub), Warner Brothers Discovery
Auckland, New Zealand
Source and producer feature, lifestyle and colour segments for AM, including live and pre-recorded reporting.
2019 >
Freelance Events, Media & Content Producer
Nationwide, New Zealand
Including work with…
The Phoenix Summit, Design Assembly, Darkhorse PR (GH Mumm), WorkSafe NZ, National Library of New Zealand, Verve - the event agency (WLG-X Festival, Vocus Communications, Education NZ)
Work history
2022 -2023
Set Up Producer - AM (Newshub), Warner Brothers Discovery
Auckland, New Zealand
Identify and source daily news stories and talent for AM, New Zealand’s leading live morning news show.
2017 - 2019
Freelance Event Producer, Presenter & Actor
London, United Kingdom
Including work with…
Imperial College London, Top Hat Catering (Tom Ford, Fenwick of Bond Street, De Beers Diamonds, High-net worth families), Google, YouTube, Visit Britain
2015 - 2016
Freelance Event Producer
Melbourne, Australia
Including work with…
Melbourne Fashion Festival, University of Melbourne Student Union, Aesthetic Group (Honda Australia)
2013 - 2015
Event Manager, Verve - the Event Agency
Wellington, New Zealand
2012 - 2013
Activities & Events Manager,
University of Canterbury Students’ Association
Christchurch, New Zealand
2011 - 2012
Projects & Festival Manager,
Dance & Physical Theatre Trust
Christchurch, New Zealand
2010 - 2011
Event Coordinator,
Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce
Christchurch, New Zealand
2009 - 2010
Chef / Event Assistant,
White Tie Catering
Christchurch, New Zealand
2007 - 2010
Community Youth Worker,
Affinity Child & Family Services Trust
Christchurch, New Zealand
2006 - 2009
Chef / Shift Supervisor (Seasonal),
Sail Rock Cafe
Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand
Qualifications
2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Communications Studies
(Journalism & Screen Production)
AUT
Auckland, New Zealand
2010
Graduate Diploma in Event Management
CPIT (now Ara Institute of Canterbury)
Christchurch, New Zealand
2006 - 2008
Bachelors Degree: Youth and Community Development
Laidlaw College
Christchurch, New Zealand
2004 - 2005
Diploma in Culinary Arts
(City & Guilds)
Wintec
Hamilton, New Zealand
Screen / Presenter training
2021
Screen Acting Masterclass
Vaughn Slinn, Toi Whakaari
Wellington, New Zealand
2020
Screen Acting Workshop
Liz Mullane & Rachel Bullock
Wellington, NZ
2018
TV Presenting Intensive
Brian Naylor, TV Training Academy
London, United Kingdom
2017
Screen Acting Workshop
The Actors Studio
London, United Kingdom
Governance / Volunteering
2019 - 2021
Regional Representative
NZ Events Association
2018-2019
Trustee / Marketing Manager
CentreStage London Theatre Society
2011-2013
Board Secretary / Choir Manager
Christchurch Pops Choir Trust (now The Vocal Collective)
2011-2012
Creative Communities Funding Panel Member
Christchurch City Council