Contact & speaking

Meet the authors.

David Downs and Jon Bridges are available for speaking, media and book enquiries. Both gave a TEDx Auckland talk on Kiwi ingenuity — and both love talking about it. Reach them directly below.

Co-Author

David Downs

David has had a successful career in both the private and public sector, working for organisations that create, use or promote innovation and inventiveness. He has over 20 years' experience in the ICT industry, working for Microsoft in New Zealand and across Asia, and is experienced in start-ups across a variety of industries.

He is an author, accomplished public speaker and communicator, and an award-winning radio and TV actor. In his role as General Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, he is responsible for programmes that help New Zealand businesses grow internationally.

✉ david@no8rewired.kiwi ☎ +64 (0)21 758 967

Co-Author

Jon Bridges

Jon is a well-known writer, TV presenter and producer, with credits including IceTV, Who Ate All the Pies and the panel show Would I Lie to You? For years he was the producer of 7 Days, New Zealand's most successful TV comedy show.

A sought-after public speaker and writer, Jon's endearing curiosity, natural enthusiasm and fascination with the extraordinary are irresistible. His regular Listener column, his popular stuff.co.nz blog and his book on cycling, Easy Rider, have further enhanced his reputation as an author of note.

✉ jon@no8rewired.kiwi ☎ +64 (0)21 325 425

Speaking & the book

Bring No.8 Re-Wired to your audience.

From TEDx Auckland to radio and television, David and Jon have told the story of Kiwi ingenuity to audiences around the country. Get in touch about speaking engagements — or ask for the book at your local bookshop or wherever Penguin titles are sold.

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