Tuesday 4 September: 2.30pm

Mr Dean Lonergan previously represented The Kiwis rugby league team from 1986 to 1991 and now runs Dean Lonergan Events Ltd, through which he organises and promotes the likes of ‘Fight for Life’. He has had an 11-cap career playing rugby league for The Kiwis and played for the Glenora Bears and City Newton Dragons in Auckland rugby league competitions. He was a board member of the Auckland Warriors from 1996 to 1997 and shaped the marketing and sponsorship plan for the team from 1999 to 2001. His events company has organised and promoted large-scale events such as Cirque Rocks which have benefited charities such as Ronald McDonald House. His biggest success has been the annual ‘Fight For Life’ event. Mr Lonergan is currently a company director and presenter on LiveSPORT Radio’s breakfast show.