Profile
Dynamic Presenter with captivating charm
Kara Rickard loves to talk - and she’s really good at it! She began her career working as a TV production coordinator, where her infectious enthusiasm and fun-loving personality quickly earned her a spot in front of the camera. Throughout her career, Kara has worked as a presenter for Sky Sports and Māori TV, a guest-host on TV3’s The Project and host of George FM’s Breakfast Show, where she hosted the Breakfast Show. Kara’s ever-present charm is accompanied by the skill and laughter she brings to any project. Kara is a huge music fan and is also big on sports, health and wellness. Her media experience and grounded nature make her a perfect host or MC choice for a variety of events.
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Koata, Tainui
Location
Raglan, New Zealand
Skills
Compere/MC, Singer
Interests
Broadcasting, Film & Television, Food & Wine, Health & Lifestyle, Music, Producing
Speaking Topics
Fighting, Radio, Raising bilingual children, Surviving cancer
Social Links
Event Highlights
| 2025 | Powerade x Kayla Itsines Workout Event, Campbell & Co - MC | ||
| 2025 | Universal Music Q&A + Showcase Event, Universal Music - MC | ||
| 2024 | Aotearoa New Zealand Music Awards, Recorded Music New Zealand - MC | ||
| 2023 | FIFA Women’s World Cup Fancestry Launch, Campbell and Co - MC | ||
| 2021 | Engineering NZ Awards 2021, Engineering NZ - MC | ||
Testimonials (2)
Sophie Pollard | Campbell and CoKara hosted an intimate lunch event for media and VIPs with some key speakers. She was a breeze to work with from the initial briefing through the event and beyond. There was a fair bit of detail to remember in the brief and Kara was professional, knowledgeable, well-prepared and added a personal touch to her discussions with speakers. The audience was engaged and she brought energy and a sense of excitement to the room, which was exactly what we needed. We would highly recommend Kara for any speaking/hosting engagements and look forward to working with her again in the future.
FiFA Women's World Cup 2023 TM Fancestry Launch Event
Campbell and Co