Profile
Media Expert & Masterful Host
Carol Hirschfeld is New Zealand's beloved broadcaster. She is best known for her role as a TV3 News presenter alongside John Campbell from 1998 until 2005. Together the pair also created and produced Home Truths, a late night interview show, and A Queen's Tour, a travel series
retracing Queen Elizabeth II's royal tour of New Zealand in 1952. In 2009, Carol became Head of Programming at Maori Television and now is the Head of Content at Radio New Zealand. Carol would be perfect for your next conference or event as MC.
Pronoun
She/Her
Ethnicity
Māori
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Skills
Compere/MC, Live Performance Host, Panellist, Speech Writer
Interests
Broadcasting, Community Work , Food & Wine, Gardening, Health & Lifestyle, Literature / Books, Producing, Research, Travel, Writing
Speaking Topics
Business, Motivational Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women in Media
Social Links
Event Highlights
| 2025 | Victoria University's Distinguished Alumni Awards, Victoria University Wellington - MC | ||
| 2024 | NZ Planning Institute's Annual Conference, NZPI - MC | ||
| 2023 | Pre-eclampsia and Fetal Growth Restriction Stud Day 2023, NZAPEC - MC | ||
| 2021 | Veuve Clicquot In-Conversation, Hustle & Bustle - Facilitator | ||
Testimonials (4)
Kat Saunders | Senior Alumni AdviserWe were delighted with our decision to book Carol for our Distinguished Alumni Awards event. As a host, she was warm and professional, and as an interviewer, Carol asked thoughtful and perceptive questions, conveying her years of experience as a top journalist. I would wholeheartedly recommend Carol as an MC for any event requiring a charismatic and intelligent host.
Victoria University's Distinguished Alumni Awards 2025
Victoria University of Wellington