Emily Anderson

A trained journalist and oral historian, I have spent many years interviewing people for corporate, private, and community oral history projects, and for documentaries. I am a member of the National Oral History Association of New Zealand.

I can help capture your story in a relaxed and enjoyable way. I will make sure your life’s highlights and challenges are treated with sensitivity and respect.

Recent projects I have enjoyed working on:

Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists – interviews with anaesthetists and surgeons who responded to the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption disaster.
New Zealand Dental Association - life and career interviews with retired members of the profession.
Assisted Dying in New Zealand - Three Years On - a five interview oral history project funded by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage.
Living with Death and Dying During the COVID-19 Lockdown - six oral histories archived at the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Private family histories - many family and life history interviews.
Hurunui Seismic Stories - 26 oral history interviews about the Kaikoura Quake, which were turned into an exhibition, and a book.
St John of God Hospital - interviews with past staff, Catholic Brothers, and families of residents, which are being used to create a written history.
St George's Cancer Care - interviews with cancer survivors used to reassure newly diagnosed patients.

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Sharing stories strengthens and restores family connections.

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Origin Stories was started by Emily Anderson, a journalist and oral historian.

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Email: info@originstories.co.nz