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Graeme Sinclair
Author, director and often star of the popular television programme Carters Gone Fishin’
Graeme Sinclair has dramatically demonstrated that being in a wheelchair is no impediment to having a successful career and enjoying every minute of it.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several years ago, Graeme has forged ahead with his career and TV programme,
making Carters Gone Fishin’ one of the most popular programmes on TV3.
His story is one of inspiration and motivation – of living every day as if it was your last – of change, from healthy successful TV personality one day to being confined to a wheelchair the next. He has very strong views on life and you will be inspired by his personal philosophy.
To read Graeme’s full biography >>click here<<.
Ginette McDonald
Ginette McDonald was born by the sea in Wellington. From a large noisy Irish/French family, her independent spirit was nurtured by her parents, her convent school and the prevailing ‘can do’ Kiwi attitude.
Ginette’s career has spanned over 30 years and she has done an enormous amount of theatre, television and radio in both NZ and the UK. She has produced and directed, written articles, opinion
columns, reviews, after dinner speeches and debates.
Most recently she won the International Best Performance at the Worldplay Radio Drama conference in Dublin.
To read Ginette’s full biography >>click here<<.
Tawera Nikau
Tawera is one of New Zealand’s most successful professional athletes. He is an excellent communicator,
and people from all walks of life appreciate his down-to-earth delivery.
As a businessman, Tawera is a very successful property investor. He is also a Director of the Training company - Team One and is an accredited facilitator of their highly sought after PowerTrain programme. He has completed a Diploma in Tertiary Teaching and is now studying for his Bachelor of Education.
In July 2003 Tawera badly injured his leg in a motorcycle accident. Given the choice of months in hospital and numerous operations to try and save his leg, Tawera took the option of having his leg removed so he could get back home to his children. He was back at work two months after leaving hospital. His goal is now to compete in the next Paralympics.
To read Tawera’s full biography >>click here<<.
Steve Lange
How did a young man with little passion for education become one of New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurial businessmen?
This is the story of Steve Lange and how Tony’s Tyre Service became the largest independently owned tyre company in New Zealand.
At the age of 16, after working for a tyre fitter in Cambridge, he relocated and worked as a tyre retreader then realised that if he put his mind to it he may be able to make a career in this industry. After a few more years progressing through the industry he was approached to buy a little tyre store in Palmerston North. “YES”!! was the answer
The mission statement was simple: - “To provide the best service in town and to sell as many tyres as possible”. Business boomed. The rest is history.
To read Steve’s full biography >>click here<<.
Gareth Kiernan
Gareth is the Managing Director of Infometrics Ltd, founded in 1983.
They offer a range of economic consulting and forecasting services and have built a reputation for rigorous and independent work.
Gareth’s presentations are on the economic outlook relevant to a clients’ industry. His areas of expertise are financial markets and the building and property sector, and he has completed a number of consulting jobs examining the residential construction industry.
Gareth graduated with a Masters Degree in economics from the University of Canterbury in 1998, and joined Infometrics early the following year. His presentations are widely regarded as very entertaining, thought-provoking and professional.
To read Gareth’s full biography >>click here<<.
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