Profile

MC, Satirist, Speaker, Writer, TV Personality
With a string of awards, including the country’s highest accolades for television and comedy, Te Radar is one of New Zealand’s most recognised entertainers and presenters. He has an extensive career in documentary making, writing, stage and screen directing, as well as being a celebrated
comedian and satirist. Some of the remarkable adventures Te Radar has embarked on include diving with sharks, plunging into the frozen Ross Sea, interviewing Yassar Arafat under the watchful eye of gun-toting Palestinian soldiers, and being stung by a scorpion (in a rather awkward place). His passion for and knowledge of the untold stories of New Zealand history inspired his critically-acclaimed 2017 TVNZ series Te Radar's Chequered Past.
A natural raconteur, Te Radar is a sought-after keynote speaker, awards host, MC and moderator. His diverse talents mean he can host events across a wide range of sectors; agricultural, engineering, science, arts, media, medical, environmental and academic – his versatility is astonishing. The ideal host for panel discussions, onstage interviews and all-round MC duties, Te Radar’s performance is always erudite, witty and well-informed, no matter the forum or format.
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
European
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Skills
After Dinner Speaker, Comedy Host, Compere/MC, Debator, Judge, Keynote Speaker, Live Performance Host, Mimic & Impersonator, Panellist, Speech Writer
Interests
Adventure, Advertising, Author, Broadcasting, Conservation / Environment, Current Affairs, Fashion, Film & Television, Food & Wine, Gardening, History, Intrepid Travel, Literature / Books, Music, Politics, Quiz Shows, Race Relations, Satire, Stand up comedy, Theatre, Travel
Speaking Topics
additionally has the ability to cater to clients theme/ topic for the event, agribusiness, New Zealand history, “I am New Zealand’s worst television gardener”: how failure equals success, “Potato salad, road rage, and night work”: the less publicised aspects of climate change
Event Highlights
2023 | Ballance Ex Dinner Series 2023, Ballance Agri-Nutrients - MC | ||
2023 | Young Farmer of the Year Series, New Zealand Young Farmers - MC | ||
2022 | ANZCO Livestock Conference, ANZCO Foods - Speaker | ||
2022 | Auckland Conversation, Auckland City Council - MC | ||
2022 | Carbon & Energy Professionals NZ Conference 2022, Forum Point2 - MC | ||
2022 | Central Property People Awards, Property Council NZ - MC | ||
2022 | CRV Awards, CRV Head Office - MC | ||
2022 | Feilding Rural Day, Feilding & District Promotion - MC | ||
2022 | Fire NZ Awards Dinner, Fire Protection Association NZ - MC | ||
2022 | FSF Awards, Financial Services Federation - MC | ||
2022 | Gisborne Engineering - MC | ||
2022 | Government Economic Network Conference, MBIE - MC | ||
2022 | Hawke'ss Bay Young Fruit Grower of the Year, Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers Association - MC | ||
2022 | Intelact 2th Year Anniversary Dinner - Rotorua - MC | ||
2022 | iSANZ Awards 2021, iSANZ Charitable Trust - MC | ||
2022 | iSANZ Awards 2022, iSANZ Charitable Trust | ||
2022 | ITM, C&I Travel Specialists - Entertainer | ||
2022 | Mas Webinar, MAS - MC | ||
2022 | National Catchments Forum, NZ Landcare Trust - Speaker | ||
2022 | NZ Esri Users Conference, Eagle Technology - MC | ||
2022 | NZ Young Farmer of the Year Series 2022, New Zealand Young Farmers - MC | ||
2022 | NZAIMS Conference, NZ Association of Intermediate and Middle School - MC | ||
2022 | PRINZ Awards 2022, Public Relations Institute of New Zealand | ||
2022 | Resolve Group 20th Anniversary, Resolve Group - MC | ||
2022 | Rural Service Awards 2022, Rural Service Centre - MC | ||
2022 | Security Awards, NZ Security Association - MC | ||
2022 | Southern Cross Leaders Strategy Day, Southern Cross Health Society - MC | ||
2022 | Sustainable Business Awards, Sustainable Business Network - MC | ||
2022 | TAMA Conference, Tractor & Machinery Association - MC | ||
2022 | Taranaki Business Awards, Taranaki Chamber of Commerce - MC | ||
2022 | Voyager Awards, Stuff - MC | ||
2022 | Water NZ Conference, Avenues Conference & Event Management - MC | ||
2022 | Wealthpoint, Captive Audience - Speaker | ||
2021 | Ballance Ex Dinner Series, Ballance Agri-Nutrients - MC | ||
2021 | BCITO Conference 2021, BCITO - MC | ||
2021 | BCITO Gala Dinner, BCITO - MC | ||
2021 | CEP Conference 2021, Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand - MC | ||
2021 | Cleantech Connect, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise - MC | ||
2021 | Electra Business & Innovation Awards 2021, Pom Pom Events and Marketing - MC | ||
2021 | Export NZ Awards, Export New Zealand Hawke's Bay - MC | ||
2021 | Facebook Live 'Bird of Year', Pursuit Public Relations - MC | ||
2021 | Facebook Live 'Paralympic NZ', Pursuit Public Relations - MC | ||
2021 | Facebook Live 'Sea week'. Pursuit Public Relations - MC | ||
2021 | Flux Federation Conference, Flux Federation - MC | ||
2021 | Hawke's Bay Young Fruit Grower of the Year 2021, Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers Association - MC | ||
2021 | Holiday Parks Conference 2021, Holidays Parks New Zealand - MC | ||
2021 | NZ Young Farmer of the Year Series 2021, New Zealand Young Farmers - MC | ||
2021 | RAEAWARDS 2021, Research Association New Zealand - MC | ||
2021 | Stormwater Conference 2021, Avenues Conference & Event Management Ltd - MC | ||
2021 | Stuff 1st Anniversary, Stuff - MC | ||
2021 | Sustainable Business Awards 2021, Sustainable Business Network - MC | ||
2021 | Te Puke Business Excellence Awards 2021, Te Puke Economic Development Group Inc - MC |
Testimonials (38)
Gisborne Engineering Christmas PartyOnce is never enough with Te Radar! Having seen Radar MC a number of events previously we engaged Radar to take charge of our 2022 Christmas party. Take charge he did. Radar ensured that all things were in order, took complete control in a most professional manner, and delivered a performance which was both highly entertaining and insightful for our very diverse audience. Radar really did turn our event into a very entertaining and polished presentation which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. For something quite different, we hope Radar will accept our invitation to come and entertain us again next year. That what you get with Te Radar! A real professional.
Peter McArthur | General Manager
Gisborne Engineering Ltd