Clarke Gayford

Clarke Gayford knew he wanted to be a fisherman before he was 10 years old and had memorized all the Latin, Maori and English names of the fish of the Gisborne, New Zealand coastline he called his backyard. In a 15-year career as a successful television and radio host, Clarke created the cult-status Otago University student television chronicle Cow TV and fronted a variety of high-profile travel, entertainment and music shows before responding to the call of the sea and quite literally diving back into it in his mid-30s to front Fish Of The Day. An active advocate of ‘spare fishing’ over ‘spear fishing’, Clarke is passionate about connecting people to the ocean. Clarke is the partner of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and father to daughter Neve, and lives in Auckland.

Books by Clarke Gayford

Fish Of The Day

Clarke Gayford, Mike Bhana

Stories and recipes from New Zealand and the Pacific, from the creators of top-rating television programme Fish of the Day

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Bluey: Camping read by Clarke Gayford

Watch Clarke Gayford read Bluey: Camping. When Bluey is on a family camping trip, she meets a new friend, Jean Luc. Join them as they plant a tree, hunt a 'wild pig' and learn about the magic of friendship. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey: Camping- https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/bluey-camping-9781761045561 Fish of the Day- https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/fish-of-the-day-9780143776239

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Bluey: Camping read aloud by Clarke Gayford

Buy Bluey Camping: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/bluey-camping-9781761045561 Buy Fish of the Day: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/fish-of-the-day-9780143776239 When Bluey is on a family camping trip, she meets a new friend, Jean Luc. Join them as they plant a tree, hunt a 'wild pig' and learn about the magic of friendship. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. #Bluey #Camping #ClarkeGayford

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Fish of the Day by Clarke Gayford and Mike Bhana

Stories and recipes from New Zealand and the Pacific, from the creators of top-rating television programme Fish of the Day Join First Man of Fishing, Clarke Gayford, as he shares his adventures in more than 25 amazing angling locations across New Zealand and the Pacific. Here are the great yarns, secret spots, cool characters, caring communities and environmental insights this much loved, internationally top-rating TV show is known for. In his introduction, Clarke shares his (very!) early fishing ambitions and his lifelong love of the ocean, while every fishy tale is accompanied by stunning photography from Clarke’s long-time friend, film industry legend and fellow Fish of the Day creator, Mike Bhana.