Author of Promises Promises: 80 Years of Wooing New Zealand Voters, the definitive history of New Zealand political advertising.

Former Guardian columnist and panelist on Q+A (TVNZ)

Former Professor of Communication Design and founder of the former Design+Democracy project at Massey University which produced the multi-award winning voter advice applications On the Fence and Vote Local

Former CEO of Toi Mai Workforce Development Council and Board Director Hāpaitia; Director of Public Diplomacy and diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and Women’s Affairs Private Secretary

Crown-Māori Relations: Toi Mai winner of Ngā Āhuatanga o te Tiriti Tohu, Small to Medium Organisa-tion, at the Diversity Awards NZ 2023 as ‘an authentic and committed organisation which demonstrates from a tika and pono perspective achievements and ongoing work to reflect Te Tiriti in their workplaces'

Ten years as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the College of Creative Arts Toi Rauwhārangi, and member of the Massey University Senior Leadership Team.

Playwright: The Lee Letter (2020), first reading at Circa Theatre, Wellington Fringe Festival 13 March 2021, directed by Ross Jolly

Graphic Designer.