John Hawkesby is one of the best known personalities in New Zealand, recognised for his highly professional and polished manner

His broadcasting career reads like a "who's who" of top programmes starting in 1972 when John researched and presented Radio New Zealand's "Reflecting On" programme. This programme achieved an incredible six Mobil Radio Awards for "Excellence in Broadcasting".
In 1986 John moved to Radio Hauraki and read the breakfast news with "Blackie" and the gang.,

In 1977 John Hawkesby joined TV2 as newsreader and in 1981 presented the top rating TOP HALF programme for TVNZ.
IIt was no surprise when John was selected to host the popular "IT'S IN THE BAG" with co-host Hillary Timmins, this show and his good humoured professionalism made John a favourite with the New Zealander viewing public.

In 1992 John Hawkesby moved to TV3 as newsreader and in 1995 and 1996 was voted "TV Guide's People's Choice "Best Presenter", and "Best Newsreader".

Monday February 16, 1998 was a black day for many New Zealanders when they learnt that John would no longer be reading the news on TV3. He can still heard however doing the news on the MORE FM radio network at breakfast.

In August 1997 John published "Save The Last Dance For Me", which gave yet a further insight into this most popular personality.

John now lives on Waiheke Island growing grapes and olives and is active in the wine scene as a judge and reviewer. He has recently published his first wine book called 'Vintage -- A Wine Journey'. The rest of his time is spent performing MC duties which allows him to continue to engage with a live audience and he’s very much in demand for corporate and high profile events.

John was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours, for services to broadcasting and the community.

It would be hard to choose a better MC Master of Ceremonies and he is the first choice at many high profile events including, The Auckland Opera and Christmas in the Park, the Starship Telethon and the Benson and Hedges Fashion Awards with Elle Macpherson.

John Hawkesby the people's favourite on air personality and the ideal MC, host or after dinner speaker or celebrity debater at your next conference.