John Hawkesby MNZM
John Hawkesby, of Auckland, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to broadcasting and the community. Mr Hawkesby is a broadcaster who has been a television news presenter at both TVNZ and TV3, and a radio breakfast show newsreader, and morning radio show host. He appears regularly on Radio New Zealand National and Newstalk ZB as a wine reviewer, and writes a syndicated wine column for newspapers and magazines. He hosted a re-make of the television show, It’s in the Bag. He is also involved in hosting and acting as master of ceremonies at many charity events.