WHY MELANIE
Melanie’s mission is simple yet profound: to help individuals and organisations move from overwhelm and disconnection to clarity, creativity, and well-being through connected conversations and by harnessing the extraordinary power of beauty. Her life is a reminder that beauty is not just something we see—it’s something we can seek, share, and live every day.
Melanie is a trusted and well-loved figure throughout New Zealand, known for her warmth, sincerity, and ability to inspire. Her unique life experiences have shaped her deep understanding of life’s beauty and complexity. Many years walking alongside families in grief as a Funeral Celebrant has crystalised her profound insight into the human experience, and taught her the transformative power of seeing, seeking, and sharing beauty.
As an effervescent host on the Good Morning Show, she brightened the lives of thousands of viewers. Her professional speaking delivery has been refined over decades in the broadcasting industry, including Radio and Television presenting, Modelling, Voice work, and live EmCeeing.
Melanie grew up in Taneatua and Ruatoki, she retains a deep love for the Eastern Bay of Plenty, her Turangawaewae. She now lives in beautiful Dunedin, where she and her family are restoring a 100-year-old home. Melanie's career has been as varied as it is impressive, having lived in the outback of Western Australia on a Gold Mine, driving trucks, and running a 1.3 million-acre Cattle Station. She has been Puppy Development Manager for Guide Dog Services, a Polo Groom, Model, and an International Flight Attendant for Air New Zealand.
Melanie’s warmth, engaging personality, and cheeky sense of humor make her approachable and beloved by people from all walks of life. Whether helping others navigate loss and celebrate life’s milestones, or inspiring audiences through her powerful keynotes, Melanie’s presence is a source of joy and transformation. She brings a unique blend of authenticity, positivity, and a passionate pursuit of beauty to everything she does, empowering others to find resilience, joy, and purpose in their own lives.
