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Lucy Cooper

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Journalist at Wairarapa Times-Age
📍 Greytown, Wellington, New Zealand

Lucy is an adaptable and trusted journalist for the Wairarapa Times-Age, focusing on health, housing, crime, and social policy. With a background as a Principal Analyst and a postgraduate diploma from Massey University, she brings analytical rigour to her storytelling. People who have worked with her describe her as having an infectious energy and being people-focused.

Outside of journalism, Lucy has a distinct interest in community media, having previously served as the National Coordinator for The Big Listen, a celebration of community access radio. Her interests also include developing new media formats like podcasts and a unique passion for flow arts, having completed a Hoop Love certification.

She ran a campaign called "Give Me Shelter" to raise awareness and funds for a local homeless refuge.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Journalist
Location
Greytown, Wellington, New Zealand
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Regional Journalism
As a journalist for the Wairarapa Times-Age, she covers local news with depth and urgency, and trials new video formats to engage the community.
Community Advocacy
She initiated the "Give Me Shelter" campaign to raise awareness of homelessness and support Kim’s Way Night Refuge in Masterton.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Journalist
Wairarapa Times-Age
7-2023 - 5-2024
Interim Editor of Wairarapa Midweek
Wairarapa Times-Age
4-2022
Independent Contractor
Self-employed
1-2019 - 5-2022
Principal Analyst
Planalytics NZ
2-2016 - 12-2016
National Coordinator
The Big Listen
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Education
2-2022 - 2-2023
Postgraduate Diploma
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
2016 - 2019
Making Good Decisions Programme
Opus Environmental Training
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