Hilary Barry
One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television – newsreader Hilary Barry has been the anchor of 3 News with Mike McRoberts since 2005. Hilary was awarded Best News or Current Affairs Presenter at the 2011 AFTA Awards. Able to deliver the perfect blend of formality and humour – Hilary can make an audience feel at ease while presenting her material in a flawless and polished manner.
Originally from Wellington, she started her career as a radio reporter in the Wairarapa. She moved to Christchurch in 1993 to take up a reporting role at TV3 and then Auckland as a reporter and presenter on 3 News.
Hilary has also worked extensively on radio. She spent ten years on the Kim and Corbett Show on Auckland’s More FM and since 2009 has been with Radio Live’s breakfast show.
Hilary is a professional and elegant MC, who can ensure an event runs like clockwork and make you (as the organiser) look like a star!
Testimonials
Fantastic – Hilary’s speaking was flawless and lively, she delivered the script given to her with humour and made her own adjustments to the script which were funny and complemented the occasion. Hilary gave the formalities of the evening the significance and gravity that was required, while making the audience feel at ease and relaxed. It was a pleasure to meet Hilary and have her at the function, and we will recommend her in the future.—New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
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