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JimHopkins

  • Writer
  • Presenter
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Jim Hopkins's screen career ranged from science reporting to shed anthropology. The long-time public speaker was a NZ Herald columnist, talkback radio host, “thoroughly boring” Waitaki district councillor, and author (Blokes & Sheds). Though his television encounters were often quirky or comedic, Hopkins also had multiple stints as a reporter (including 1980s science show Fast Forward). Hopkins passed away on 27 July 2026.

Screenography

The Knackered Chef
2002 - 2003 Presenter Series
Inventions from the Shed
2000 Presenter Television
Blokes 'n' Sheds
1999 Research, Presenter Television
The Gong Show
1997 Judge Series

“...that whole debating thing that exploded in the late 60s, early 70s, I do think it was one of the parents of stand-up [in New Zealand].”

— Jim Hopkins