Born and raised in Cromwell and an avid explorer from a young age, Matthew discovered a passion for telling people's stories while on his OE, which took him as far afield as eastern Europe. The prerequisite stint in London was followed by a two-year journey along the Spice Route where he supplemented his freelance writing projects with teaching English in southeast Asia. Back in New Zealand, Matthew devotes his time to his family and further exploration of his homeland.