Sir Ian Taylor. Photo: RNZ
Dunedin entrepreneur Sir Ian Taylor has had quite a year - he was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame back in September and then he was off to support Team New Zealand's successful defence of the America's Cup.
It's an event he's been intimately involved with for over 30 years, with the company he founded, Animation Research Limited, designing the augmented reality graphics used in Cup racing.
That innovation spread out to many other sports including golf, cricket and major league baseball.
Before Animation Research Sir Ian spent over a decade working for TVNZ writing, directing and presenting - he was one of the hosts of Play School and Spot On.
He was honoured with a knighthood in 2021 for services to broadcasting, business and community.
More latterly, he's been outspoken on issues - including the fate of Dunedin Hospital, the gang patch ban and the need to have a more informed debate about the Treaty.
