Sarah Harpur

Sarah Harpur is a Wellington based MC, speaker, and former stand up comedian who brings sharp wit, confident stagecraft, and professional polish to every event she hosts.

With a background in comedy and live performance, Sarah has an instinctive understanding of timing, audience energy, and how to read a room. Her early career in stand up comedy shaped her engaging, quick thinking style, giving her the ability to keep events flowing smoothly while adding warmth and well judged humour.

Alongside her performance background, Sarah has built a strong reputation as a business leader, governance advisor, and speaker. This combination of commercial credibility and stage experience makes her particularly effective for conferences, industry events, and awards evenings where both professionalism and personality are required.

Sarah is experienced in hosting structured programmes, introducing speakers, managing transitions, and delivering award citations with clarity and confidence. She is comfortable working from detailed run sheets and collaborating closely with event teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Based in Wellington, Sarah is an excellent choice for events that require a confident, intelligent MC who can balance authority with approachability and bring energy to the room without ever overshadowing the occasion.