Bill Hird is a proud 5th generation Kiwi, a New Zealand wine judge and food enthusiast, with a deep passion for New Zealand culture and history.

His expertise is in luxury, tailor-made lifestyle travel for the best of New Zealand wine, food, and culture, honed through the past decade in his travel company, Landmarks New Zealand.

As a senior judge at the New Zealand International Wine Show and a member of the New Zealand Sommelier & Wine Professionals Association, Bill enjoys a wide network of winemakers and hospitality professionals across New Zealand. 

Bill as Director brings to ‘Golf in New Zealand’ his strong set of values. He believes in open, transparent communication and treating everyone with respect and kindness.

He has a deep-rooted passion for travel in New Zealand and has explored every corner of the country. Today, he’s more curious than ever and delights in unearthing the new, the special and occasionally, the unconventional gems for guests from around the globe.

When he’s not exploring the landscapes of New Zealand, Bill plays as much golf as possible. Living in central Auckland, most weekends he can be found around the galleries or checking out the latest additions to the hospitality scene that continuously emerge in New Zealand’s most vibrant city.