Jenny-May Clarkson is a dynamic broadcaster, celebrated sportswoman, and advocate for community and cultural empowerment. With over 30 years of professional experience, she has excelled in roles spanning television and radio broadcasting, international sports, coaching, and social advocacy.
As a well-known face of New Zealand morning television, Jenny-May is renowned for her authenticity, empathy, and ability to connect with diverse audiences. She has reported on significant national and international events, earning accolades such as the Voyager Media Award for Best Shortform Video.
A former New Zealand netball and touch rugby representative, Jenny-May also served as Assistant Coach for the Northern Mystics, demonstrating her leadership both on and off the court. Her passion for fostering growth extends to her work as an Athlete Life Advisor and as a champion for women in leadership.
Away from the spotlight, Jenny-May is a proud mother to twin boys and stepmother to two daughters, sharing her life with her husband Dean. Her family is at the heart of her journey, grounding her in her values of resilience, connection, and kindness.
Jenny-May is deeply committed to her Māori heritage and community. She proudly represents her iwi, Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Kahu, and engages with kaupapa Māori initiatives to uplift and inspire others.
As an Ambassador for Save the Kiwi and Bowel Cancer NZ, Jenny-May leverages her platform to advocate for meaningful causes. Whether anchoring live broadcasts, speaking at events, or coaching teams, Jenny-May Clarkson embodies leadership, connection, and storytelling, leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes.
This is the second year Jenny-May has hosted our conference and she is awesome! She's professional, intelligent, engaging and fun. Jenny-May was easy to work with, she adapted where necessar ... keep reading Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA)
We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing Jenny-May Clarkson's exceptional skills as an MC at our recent conference and we cannot sing her praises enough. She was extremely professional and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her!
