Mark Sainsbury MC/Entertainer Profile

Arena Living - Kylie Lindsay - Nov 2020

Mark was fabulous, he delivered a brilliant speech which had the audience hanging onto every word. It was very topical with the US election which again the audience really enjoyed.

Kylie Lindsay - Marketing Manager

AA - CEO Retirement Function

The “This is your Life” retirement function for our CEO hosted by Mark Sainsbury was a real hit. He was brilliant and played the part of host as if he was on television. All the feedback received from those attending has been fantastic. We certainly chose the right man for the job

CILT 60th Anniverary Annual Awards Oct 2019

A “thank you” for last night. We have had MANY positive responses to last night and you were a critical part of it.

So, thank you.

Keith Robinson FCILT

"It's Debatable" Aug 2019

Mark played a key role in our high-profile event, skillfully managing both the crowd and a raucous cast of NZ’s top comedians to present a highly successful evening of entertainment. He was a joy to work, a total gentleman and a thorough professional at all times - Craig Cooper - Artistic Director, Taranaki Arts Festival

Mataura Valley Milk Nov 2018

Mark was amazing, he was incredibly personable, helpful and obviously tuned in to the changing dynamics of our event as he altered his style to suit the needs of the different audiences and venues. The after dinner speech was perfect as it not only engaged the diverse audience but also clearly delivered the overall message we were after.

Mataura Grand Opening & Gala Dinner 2018

Gary Andrews - Mataura Valley Milk

NZ Spatial Awards 2018

Mark is the consummate professional, reads the audience well and responds where required. He is very easy to work with and we love that he can take an idea and improve it on the spot!

Raynor Redman

Paardekooper and Associates

SOLGM Gala Dinner

“Mark was both very professional and very easy to work with and I had lots of positive feedback from guests during the evening. I’d have no hesitation in recommending him as an MC to others.”

Jeanette Bullen

Manager, Marketing and Communications

NZ Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM)

CANDICE VAN DYK - RFUANZ Gala Dinner April 2017

Mark; thank you so much for MCing our Gala Dinner. The feedback we have received has been fantastic & people found you very engaging & entertaining.

You made the process of the awards so much easier & the interacting with sponsors, award nominees & the audience was fantastic.

Once again thank you – you did a fantastic job.

BRISCOES 150 GALA EVENT - MC

"Mark Sainsbury was the MC at our Briscoes 150 Year Gala event. The event, with over 600 key suppliers, was the highpoint of our 150 year celebrations. Mark was an exceptional MC in every aspect. He quickly grasped our needs as a client and his experience was invaluable in our event planning. As an MC on the night, he was professional, confident, funny - with a great sense of the moment. He put our guests at ease - and gave our event 100 per cent, from the opening moments, to the close of a wonderful evening. Thoroughly recommend him."

Alister Wall, Deputy Managing Director, Briscoe Group

THE MERCURY BAY INFORMER - SPEAKER - JULY 18 2014

"Mark spoke about the people who made the biggest impression on him and those he, for a variety of reasons wouldn't forget. From the sad tale of a widow of and asbestos victim, the death of Princess Diana, travelling with Sir Edmund Hillary to the funny antics of NZ Prime Ministers, guests heard a snap-shot of stories from Sainsbury's 30 year career in television broadcasting. Guests commented that Mark had charismatic charm and thoroughly enjoyed listening to his stories and chatting to him afterwards" Stephan Bosman, The Mercury Bay Informer

NZ SPATIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS - MC - 27 NOVEMBER 20

"The evening was a great success. It all went very smoothly, and as ever, Mark is the ultimate professional and was in his element conducting the evening. He also helped out with the video interviews in the afternoon, which were a great hit when shown during the evening." Raynor Redman, Paardekooper and Associates

GISBORNE REGIONAL WINE AWARDS - MC - 23 MAY 2014

"Each year with the objectives of lifting the calibre of the Gisborne Regional Wine Awards, we aim to include extra pizzazz and Mark brought an added lift to the event. He was extremely professional, flexible, and willing to run with any changes on his feet. A great host greeting and meeting our guests at the door and staying on to chat amongst the crowd. A real dream for an event manager - thanks!" Prue Younger, Competition Director