Profile

Journalist, TV Host, Writer, MC, Speaker
Tim Wilson is the executive director of the Maxim Institute, a research and public policy think tank based in Auckland. Tim is a former reporter, writer, radio host and journalist. He worked for TVNZ for 16 years, for some time as their New York correspondent where he reported on events like
the GFC, the Obama election and Hurricane Katrina. During this time Tim also worked as a celebrity correspondent for RTL, Europe’s biggest broadcasting network and appeared on the IFC Media Project, with a US audience of 40 million. At home he’s worked as a reporter for TVNZ’s Seven Sharp
show and a radio host for Newstalk ZB. In addition to all this, Tim is also a published author with his novel Their Faces Were Shining being long-listed for a Booker Prize! Tim is a seasoned professional in the world of MCing and hosting. He is able to work in front of a variety of audiences, always
delivering a professional yet light-hearted performance to ensure the crowd is comfortable and engaged.
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
Japanese
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Social Links
Skills
After Dinner Speaker, Babysitting, Broadcaster, Celebrity often mistaken for other celebrities, Compere/MC, Interviewer, Judge, Panellist, Speaker, Speech Writer
Interests
Adventure, Broadcasting, Current Affairs, Film & Television, Food & Wine, Politics, Reading, Research, Travel
Speaking Topics
Family Life, Literature, Love, Politics, The USA
Links
Event Highlights
2021 | King's Oak's Day, Kings Collage - MC |
Testimonials (17)
King’s College – King’s Oaks Fellowship Dinner | MTim Wilson is an absolute delight to work with. His professionalism, style, and adaptability has had a significant impact on our audiences. Tim is brilliant at what he does and we look forward to working with him again in the near future.
William Zhu | Stakeholder Advisor
Kings Collage