Allanah Marie James

Background

James, Allanah Marie was born on September 29, 1952 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Daughter of Francis Whitney and Kathleen Sigrid (Lindstrom) Horgan.

Education

Bachelor, University Canterbury, Christchurch, 1973. Diploma of Journalism, University Canterbury, Christchurch, 1974.

Career

News and current affairs journalist, Radio New Zealand, Christchurch, 1975-1980; presenter/journalist Science Express, TUNZ, Christchurch, 1980-1984; news/current affairs journalist, TUNZ, Christchurch, 1984-1986; presenter regional news programme, TUNZ, Christchurch, 1986-1987; senior current affairs journalist, TUNZ, Christchurch, 1987-1993; manager public affairs, Mount Cook Line, Christchurch, since 1993.

Achievements

• Allanah Marie James has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Canterbury Society of Arts, Christchurch, since 1993. Member Public Affairs Institute New Zealand.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, skiing, New Zealand art.

Connections

Married Dafydd John James, February 15, 1975. 1 child, Gemma Katie.

Father:

Francis Whitney Horgan

Mother:

Kathleen Sigrid (Lindstrom) Horgan

Spouse:

Dafydd John James

child:

Gemma Katie James