24 March - Mark Stafford

For over 20 years, Mark “Staffy” Stafford was the trusted face of the TAB, delivering the odds and building deep bonds with New Zealand’s sporting elite. But behind the broadcast, Staffy has navigated a journey defined by extraordinary resilience, surviving a near-fatal car accident, an MS diagnosis, and a battle with cancer

Today, as a radio host on Sport Nation and a premier MC, Staffy blends his signature humor with the raw honesty of a man who has faced profound personal loss and come out stronger. Whether he’s sharing a 'yarn' from the sidelines or inspiring a room with his story of hope, Staffy connects with warmth, wit, and a perspective only a lifetime of 'twists and turns' can provide.