Personalities

New Zealand has a proud record in international rowing and for its population has produced a disproportional number of world champions and Olympic medalists.

Michael Hill - the man behind the global jewellery empire – is one of New Zealand’s most successful businessmen, credited with revolutionising retail selling in Australasia.

Few cooks can perfect the garden to table cycle as effectively as Annabel Langbein – the New Zealand celebrity chef whose fresh, simple approach to food and life has created an international following.

If there is such a thing as pre-destination, Sean Fitzpatrick was always meant to be an All Black.

Few Kiwi rugby stars have won such wide popularity and affection as Andrew Mehrtens – the Canterbury player who kicked his way into the record books and earned a reputation as the best first five eighths New Zealand has ever produced.

Rhodes Scholar, medical doctor, CEO, parliamentary advisor, writer and commentator – David Kirk’s curriculum vitae reads like no other New Zealand All Black.

From designing a 100-metre-long ‘Made in New Zealand’ silver fern to spread across the sands of a Californian beach, to creating a giant inflatable rugby ball to appear in iconic international locations, Inside Out Productions is at the fore of Kiwi innovation.

With a reputation as one of the all–time greats of world rugby, his legendary calm and superior leadership qualities, Michael Jones has long been an ambassador for both his sport and his country.

Recognised as the original global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu created a sporting sensation from the moment he first burst onto the international playing field.

While New Zealand’s high streets are filled with shops and boutiques touting all the great international fashion labels, Kiwi followers of fashion also frequent many local fashion designers.