BarryHolland
- Presenter
Alongside a radio career spanning more than half a century, Barry Holland, NZOM, has done numerous presenting jobs on television. Since starting his broadcasting career at Radio 1ZB in the early 60s, he has commentated the Olympic Games and the America’s Cup, and been the face of classic Kiwi TV series like On The Mat and Top Town.
Biography
Although Barry Holland's face won't be recognisable to all, his voice is surely familiar to many. A 50 year plus veteran of broadcasting, Holland has presented and commentated sports shows, beloved programmes Top Town and On the Mat, and had an extended career as a radio announcer.
Screenography
Awards
2016 Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
For services to broadcasting
“I came to radio and thought this is a good-looking job, I think I'd like this. Of course as soon as I got in here I thought the other side of the microphone looked better, because I'm a bit of a show off.”