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John Hawkesby was born on 1947 in New Zealand, is an A New Zealand television newsreaders and news presenter. Discover John Hawkesby's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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1947

John Langley Hawkesby (born 1947) is a former news presenter for ONE News and THREE News in New Zealand.

1964

Hawkesby attended Auckland Grammar School in 1964.

1972

His started his broadcasting career in 1972 when he researched and presented Radio New Zealand's Christian oriented "Reflecting On" programme.

This programme achieved six Mobil Radio Awards for "Excellence in Broadcasting".

1977

In 1977 he joined TV2 as newsreader and in 1981 presented the top rating Top Half regional news programme for TVNZ.

Hawkesby went on to host the popular It's in the Bag programme with co-host Hilary Timmins.

1986

In 1986 Hawkesby moved to Radio Hauraki and read the breakfast news.

1992

In 1992 Hawkesby moved to TV3 as newsreader and in 1995 and 1996 was voted TV Guide's People's Choice "Best Presenter", and "Best Newsreader".

1997

In August 1997, Hawkesby published "Save The Last Dance For Me".

Since leaving the broadcasting industry, Hawkesby has been active in the New Zealand wine scene as a judge and reviewer.

1998

On 16 February 1998, Hawkesby left TV3 after the introduction of a co-anchor.

He was due to start presenting alongside Carol Hirschfeld, but after pulling out at the last moment, John Campbell filled his place.

1999

For 3 weeks in January–February 1999, in a controversial move, Hawkesby became a weekday newsreader for ONE News, replacing Richard Long (who moved to presenting weekend bulletins alongside Liz Gunn).

TVNZ's reason for this change was to try and capture some of the chemistry that Judy Bailey and Hawkesby had during their days presenting Top Half.

The change was short-lived, Long returned to the weekday bulletins, presenting alongside Bailey and Hawkesby received a $5.2m payout.

2005

In 2005 the highest paid New Zealand newsreaders received $800,000pa.

John is the father of former TVNZ broadcaster Kate Hawkesby, and is the father-in-law of fellow broadcaster Mike Hosking.

2011

In the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to broadcasting and the community.