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.
Ethnicity
European
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Skills
After Dinner Speaker, Broadcaster, Celebrity, Comedy Host, Compere/MC, Debator, Documentary, Field Presenter, Improvisor, Journalist, Judge, Keynote Speaker, Live Performance Host, MC / Stage compere, Mimic & Impersonator, Panellist, Radio Host, Reality/Entertainment Host, Speech Writer, Television
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
New Zealand history, agribusiness, “potato salad, road rage, and night work”: the less publicised aspects of climate change, “I am New Zealand’s worst television gardener”: how failure equals success, additionally has the ability to cater to clients theme/ topic for the event
Event Highlights
2022 | iSANZ Awards 2021, iSANZ Charitable Trust - MC | ||
2022 | NZ Young Farmer of the Year Series 2022, New Zealand Young Farmers - MC | ||
2022 | Water NZ Conference, Avenues Conference & Event Management - MC | ||
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 (33)
Water NZ Conference 2022Te Radar is a true professional and a fantastic Conference and Dinner MC – he makes my life a lot easier and would highly recommend using him for your event.
Charlotte Carr | Event Manager
Avenues Event Management