One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television, Hilary currently hosts the prime time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp.
Hilary is a highly sought after and polished MC. She'll have your event running like clockwork and make you, the organiser, look like a star.
Current work
Hilary has also worked extensively in New Zealand on both radio and television. In 2021, Hilary took up the role of host for The Hits 3pm Pick-Up show and also a Co-Host on the game show, Give Us A Clue.
She was TV3's 6pm network anchor for many years before moving to TVNZ where she now hosts Seven Sharp with Jeremy Wells.
Hilary spent many years working in morning radio as well, both on Auckland's More FM and Radio Live.
The multi-award winning newsreader and presenter, Hilary is an accomplished MC and public speaker.
Awards
- Best New Journalist, New Zealand Radio Awards 1993
- Best Newsreader, New Zealand Radio Awards 2002, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016.
- Best News or Current Affairs Presenter 2011 AFTA Awards.
- Best News Presenter, TV Guide Best on the Box 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Best News or Current Affairs Presenter 2019 NZTV Awards
Background: Originally from Wellington, Hilary 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. She anchored TV3's news for many years before moving to TVNZ where she has been a presenter on both Breakfast and Seven Sharp.
Public Speaking: Hilary is an accomplished public speaker with a particular passion and focus on issues that affect women. She is both funny and personable and able to share stories from her own career which relate to the audience.
Talking Points
Keynote summary
Hilary draws on stories from her 30 years in radio and television. She shares stories about famous people she's interviewed and not so famous people too. The highs and lows of living life in the public eye and how she's come to learn about dealing with criticism and the different criticism she faces being a woman on tv. There are plenty of laughs but a serious message too on the courage it takes to be real and authentic and how to protect yourself from unwanted criticism.
Keynote summary
Video
Hilary Barry's one-on-one interview with Hillary Clinton
Seven Sharp's Hilary asks the first women to run for US President about Donald Trump and Jacinda Ardern. One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television, Hilary currently hosts the prime time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp. Hilary is a highly sought after and polished MC. She'll have your event running like clockwork and make you, the organiser, look like a star.Hilary Barry and The Governess from the Chase
Hergerty and the Seven Sharp host played a game of Trivial Pursuit One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television, Hilary currently hosts the prime time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp. Hilary is a highly sought after and polished MC. She'll have your event running like clockwork and make you, the organiser, look like a star.Hilary Barry chats with Jane Fonda in Sydney ahead of her one off New Zealand show
The two-time Academy Award winner will take the stage in Auckland on August 30. One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television, Hilary currently hosts the prime time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp. Hilary is a highly sought after and polished MC. She'll have your event running like clockwork and make you, the organiser, look like a star.As university kicks into gear how do students living away from home perform in the kitchen?
Seven Sharp presenter Hilary Barry went to Dunedin to find out. One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television, Hilary currently hosts the prime time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp. Hilary is a highly sought after and polished MC. She'll have your event running like clockwork and make you, the organiser, look like a star.Hilary Barry gets personal with Jane Seymour, the oldest woman to grace to cover of Playboy
Seymour explains how, at 67, and having never had plastic surgery, she's survived in show business. One of the most recognisable and popular faces on New Zealand television, Hilary currently hosts the prime time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp. Hilary is a highly sought after and polished MC. She'll have your event running like clockwork and make you, the organiser, look like a star.Hilary was fantastic, her personality shone throughout the evening and our audience loved her! ... keep reading Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
We love Hilary! She is a shining example of someone who is extremely successful and well recognized yet remains one of 'the people', taking time for a quick chat or photo with the audience where possible. Hilary is super professional and well organized, and we hope to work with her again in the future.
ETC is an annual event which features a different keynote speaker each year, so we've had some amazing speakers, but Hilary is now at the top of our list! She is so engaging, funny and entertaining; a true professional. She was also very gracious in accommodating everyone who wanted to get a photo! It would be a no-brainer to have Hilary back!
Hilary was polished, professional and a pleasure to work with. She did a brilliant job as MC and that she adapted quickly to any changes made on the night. Hilary made the time to talk to our guests who were delighted to see her. Hilary was great fun and we would love to work with her again.
Hilary was engaging from the moment she arrived. She was engaging with attendees before the formal proceedings commenced, was relaxed and put others at ease. Her presentation hit the mark and she delivered it very authentically, drawing everyone in. She struck the perfect balance between seriousness and humour in her delivery and in doing so charmed the audience. She answered audience questions with sincerity and stayed around for a wee while after the formalities allowing time for photos and selfies, at all times being her bubbly and natural self. We have had a lot of very positive comments about Hilary from attendees who found her presentation very inspiring and she as a person to be delightful.
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.
She was fabulous. Professional yet completely relatable. Everyone loved her.
An absolute pro and pleasure to work with. Will book in Hilary again for future events.
Fantastic across both our events. Very easy to work with and beautifully friendly and warm with all her fans in the room.
Hilary is a pleasure to work with. An absolute professional. Kind caring and funny. We love her!
Witty, engaging and very willing to connect to all levels of our organisation.
Hilary Barry was beyond exceptional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Her professionalism and skills at working through the live TV production we created, are unmatched and we absolutely loved having her MC our event. She is funny, kind and was super enthusiastic every day. It was wonderful to have her play such a big part of our event.
Hilary was an excellent MC for our event - thoroughly prepared and professional throughout!
As expected Hilary was very professional, with a warmth to her work both in pre-event meetings and on the night.
Hilary was absolutely fantastic as the MC for our awards evening. She was entertaining, funny, professional and a pleasure to deal with!
Hilary was relaxed, professional and very easy to deal with from the run through to the main event. She held the crowds attention well and kept the flow and timings of the night ticking along. Thanks for being a super star.
"Hilary was a delight, she worked with our audience to perfection. Her pronunciation and annunciation were spot on, she was interesting and amusing. Hilary was great company and did not object to her fans coming up to say hello. She helped us make up some lost time (due to a later than planned start), she really made the night feel as if it was about us not about her..she was gracious enough to let the awards have the starring role. Her pre event contact was also spot on would highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again!"
