Greg is one of New Zealand's most experienced media consultants. He's a leading corporate media trainer, and New Zealand correspondent for BBC World Service.
Greg trains executives, news makers and presenters throughout New Zealand and Australia. His coaching focuses on media management, interview skills and crisis management.
In a media career spanning three decades, Greg has held reporting, producing and studio news reading roles with TVNZ; TV3, Radio New Zealand, Newstalk ZB, 2GB Sydney, and Australia's Ten Network. Although he is no longer reporting for local media, Greg continues to cover major New Zealand stories for BBC World Service.
Greg has been the BBC's correspondent for nearly 20 years, and frequently appears live on BBC radio and TV as a reporter and commentator. His recent World Service reporting includes live coverage of the Pike River mining disaster and the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Former roles include:
- Radio news producer for Paul Holmes Breakfast and Larry Williams Drive
- Reporter at Australia's Ten Network, & the London bureau of Sydney's 2GB
- International media guide for Tourism New Zealand
- New Zealand Media Ambassador during APEC 1999 in Auckland
- Producer/Presenter of Air New Zealand's in-flight video
- PR roles with BankDirect, iHug and the NZ Warriors
Greg has trained hundreds of clients with backgrounds in business, sport and entertainment. He has twice coached MP's and party leaders during general elections. Former clients include Air New Zealand, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, Ford, Nokia, Red Cross and Tourism New Zealand.
In his role as a Tourism New Zealand media guide, Greg has toured the country with documentary makers from ITV, the BBC, CBS and CNN. During 2002, Greg accompanied Prime Minister Helen Clark on a national tour, coordinating her presenting role on the Discovery Channel/Tourism New Zealand Royal Tour documentary.
Greg is also a presentation and voice coach for television reporters and studio presenters.
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