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Nathan Limm

Auckland

Summary

Dynamic sports commentator and multimedia journalist with a proven track record at NZME, excelling in live commentary and breaking national stories. Skilled in engaging storytelling and quick thinking, I deliver accurate, entertaining content while fostering audience connection. Recognized for my analytical prowess and on-air presence, I thrive in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Gold Sport Commentator

NZME
08.2022 - Current

I do live play-by-play radio commentary for Gold Sport (and iHeartRadio) across rugby and netball

  • NPC rugby commentator since 2022.
  • Super Rugby commentator since 2023 (sideline commentator since 2022).
  • Black Ferns commentator since 2025.
  • Silver Ferns netball commentator since 2024.
  • ANZ Premiership netball commentator since 2023 (including 2024 ANZ Premiership final).


This role requires me to think on my feet and be entertaining, descriptive and accurate in my vocal delivery.

Multimedia Sports Journalist/Newsreader

Newstalk ZB - NZME
10.2020 - Current
  • Covered Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa for ZB and NZ Herald.
  • Covered any number of sports for ZB bulletins.
  • Qualified on-air newsreader.
  • Regularly appear on ZB shows as a panelist.
  • Regular NZ Herald writer.
  • Host of The Big League Podcast 2023-present, analysing the NZ Warriors trek through the NRL, regular guests.
  • Specialise in rugby league and netball coverage for ZB and NZH.
  • Broke a number of national netball stories regarding broadcast deals, financial issues and player eligibility saga.
  • Breakers reporter for their 2022-23 run to the NBL finals.
  • WRC Rally New Zealand reporter 2022.

ATM Room Worker

ACM
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Packed and unpacked ATM cassettes full of cash.
  • Data entry for banks - needed to be accurate and efficient.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

School Holiday Programme Instructor

Auckland Council
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • Taking care of kids aged 5-13 - taking them on field trips, teaching them how to play sport and organising activities.
  • Overseeing organised sport.
  • Being firm, clear and empathetic in communication both with the kids and my colleagues.
  • Worked in a team of other young adults.
  • Promoted safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Adapted to changing circumstances in live social situations in public with many changing variables.

Education

Bachelor of Communication Studies - Journalism, Radio

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
09-2022

Skills

  • Long-form journalism and short-form radio writing skills
  • Audio editing
  • Interviewing skills
  • Deadline management
  • Quick thinking
  • On-air presence
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Expert communication
  • Audience engagement
  • Relatable humor
  • Fact-checking
  • Engaging storytelling

Accomplishments

Pinnacle Programme graduate (2016-2019)

  • Hyundai-run leadership programme for talented young New Zealanders. Included Outward Bound, Spirit of Adventure, Kai Waho courses, mentorship, speech-making and networking courses.


Runner-Up Aotearoa Young Sports Reporter of the Year 2019

  • From writing published in AUT's student magazine, 'Debate'.


AUT School Leaver Scholarship Academic Excellence and Significant Student 2019 and 2020


Howick College Head Boy 2018

  • Regularly making impromptu speeches in front of hundreds of people.
  • Running a committee of other student leaders and working with school leadership structure.
  • Howick College Award recipient.


Howick College Senior Sports Leader 2018

  • Running a student committee and driving sports initiatives.


Howick College 1st XV rugby captain 2018

  • Won premier award 2018.
  • Selected 2017-18


Howick College 1st XI cricket 2016-18

  • 2nd XI captain 2016


Completed three-week Outward Bound course 2018

  • Half marathon, tramping, sailing, two nights solo in the bush, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing.


Spirit of Adventure 2016

  • 10 days working on traditional sailboat - navigation, teamwork, leadership.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Long-distance running

  • Got into full marathons in 2025 Have previously run half-marathons


Gym training


Social netball


Church

Timeline

Gold Sport Commentator

NZME
08.2022 - Current

Multimedia Sports Journalist/Newsreader

Newstalk ZB - NZME
10.2020 - Current

ATM Room Worker

ACM
05.2019 - 03.2022

School Holiday Programme Instructor

Auckland Council
07.2017 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Communication Studies - Journalism, Radio

Auckland University of Technology
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