James Borrowdale

James Borrowdale is a freelance journalist.

UnitecS1
Mar 25, 2019

How to harness a dog's super power (and start a new career)

Two years ago Augusta Grayson was working in advertising, now she's running her own dog training business. James Borrowdale met Grayson (and Frank the Dachshund) to learn about Unitec's Certificate in Animal Management.

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Tax Heroes
Apr 14, 2018

The young Māori woman on a mission to give 'the man' a makeover

No one likes the tax man. Not even his mum. But Dany Miller-Kareko is the modern friendly face of the IRD, who is out to convince Kiwis she’s here to help. James Borrowdale followed her around Auckland while she tried.

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