Three Auckland-based leaders have been picked as finalists for this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards. Actor Jennifer Ward-Lealand, the face of New Zealand's space industry Peter Beck, and pioneering neonatologist Jane Harding are all through to the final round. ABIGAIL DOUGHERTY/STUFF Jennifer Ward-Lealand is one of New Zealand's most accomplished actresses, with a career spanning almost four decades. Peter Beck's start-up, Rocket Lab, launches satellites into space. Rocket Lab founder Beck's "pioneering spirit has put New Zealand on the map", Bennett said.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2020 19:07 UTC