Mike McRoberts
Mike McRoberts is the anchor on TV3’s top rating six o’clock news bulletin 3News as well as presenting and reporting on the channel’s flagship current affairs show 60 Minutes. He is a polished and sought after MC, combining his journalism skills with his extraordinary anecdotes.
In a reporting career spanning more than 20 years Mike is best known for his work in some of the worlds most dangerous places, covering conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Gaza.
He has also covered some of the world’s biggest natural disasters in China, Pakistan and South East Asia.
Mike has won numerous journalism awards, including journalist of the year in 2006.
A keen sports follower, Mike has also presented and reported from two Rugby World Cups and the Beijing Olympics.
After growing up in Christchurch Mike now lives in Auckland and is married to 60 Minutes producer Paula Penfold. They have two children Ben and Maia.
Mike is also a keen supporter of many charities, particularly those helping underprivileged or disabled children.
Testimonials
Mike was a wonderful MC. He did a fantastic job and we had lots of comments regarding how good a job he did. We also had a lot of comments on how friendly and down to earth he is and people loved his stories. He was an absolute pleasure to work with.—Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand
Very polished performer and speaker. Had a good couple of yarns to tell and engaged with our audience really well, keeping them reigned in - very good considering how demanding a crowd the Tourism bunch are. Mike was very easy to deal with and relaxed - always made me feel at ease about having chosen him as our speaker. Would love to work with him again in the future.—Tourism Industry Association
Down to earth and approachable. We would HIGHLY recommend Mike McRoberts.—Pride in Putaruru
Mike was warm, engaging, entertaining, intuitive to the audience and thoroughly professional. At our Gala Dinner he worked beyond his requirements and ensured he spent quality time with our delegates. We have had nothing but positive feedback from our delegates – particularly the ladies!—Visique Members Company Limited
Mike McRoberts was a fabulous MC and was key in the success of our function. The evening flowed well and he is such a natural speaker with great stories.—Obex Medical Ltd
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