The Good Hosts Team
Our ever-growing team consists of dedicated entertainers. We are experts behind the mic and our skillsets come from experiences in radio, acting, theatre, DJ, Professional MC, Comedy and much more.

Yiduo
Managing Director, Quiz Host
Yiduo has hosted quizzes around Auckland for years and founded The Good Hosts with a goal of bringing quiz nights to all areas of Auckland.
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He's been a professional DJ & MC for almost a decade and has played events all around NZ & overseas, from weddings to music festivals, one of his notable performances being at Rhythm & Vines in 2020.
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You can find him working hard behind the scenes with The Good Hosts as well as hosting weekly quiz nights around your local Auckland venues!
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Rhett
Senior Quiz Host
Rhett is all the way from Chicago, he made the move to Tauranga when he was young, then headed up to Hamilton to study. Now he’s joined the rest of us in the big smoke.
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He loves all things comedy and figuring out how to make people laugh. He’s also a big music fan and can talk music for hours, especially metal. So make sure to tell him your favourite band when you next see him!
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When he’s not out hosting quizzes, he spends his days as a corporate forex dealer, indulges in disc golf and plays a bit of guitar!

Lauren
Quiz Host & Socials Manager
Lauren is an all-round creative who spends her free time acting, writing, and crafting. During the day she works as a content creator/marketer for a craft business and at night she shows off her skills on the mic at quiz nights.
She thought quiz hosting sounded like a really fun job packed with learning new facts, one being snakes can predict earthquakes 3-5 days before they happen!
Her parents are her inspiration and has taught her the hardworking skillsets she now possesses.

Tamara
Quiz Host
Tamara is a long time quiz goer and quiz host, taking her love for useless facts and big chats to her new favourite weeknight.
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Coming from a background in performing arts, Tamara is no stranger to being in front of a crowd. She has toured the country and even toured sugar factories. If there’s ever a sugar round, she’s your girl.
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Tamara is proud to be a part of the Good Hosts, and is excited to know all the answers for once! If you come along to one of Tamara’s quiz nights you will find her with a cider or cheeky sprite and probably trying to find a way to work movie trivia or dogs into every quiz.
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Cam
Quiz Host
Hailing from Auckland, Cam seamlessly transitions from charming wedding MC to captivating entertainer with his enchanting voice and magnetic presence. As a master of ceremonies, he infuses celebrations with charisma, while his soulful melodies mesmerize audiences across New Zealand.
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Having played in "several bands you won't of heard of, don't worry about it", Cam spreads joy through lively events, leaving a trail of smiles wherever he goes. His infectious energy and undeniable talent redefine the art of gracious hosting, making every occasion unforgettable.
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Read
Quiz Host
Read is a current PhD student studying New Zealand History, having completed his Master’s Degree in the History of the Moriori People in 2016. He's twice been a guest speaker at the New Zealand Historical Associations Conference, in 2015 and 2019, and has also been a speaker at the Victoria & Albert Museum’s International Women’s Week celebrations.
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He grew up in a musical and theatrical home and has spent most of his life either on stage or in the wings (along the way he even learnt to play the Flugelhorn).
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He throughly enjoys hosting quizzes and one of his highlights is looking forward to seeing regulars on the quiz circuit!
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Ashlee
Quiz Host
Ashlee was born and raised in Wellington but moved to Auckland in 2019 and hasn’t looked back.
With a background in dance, being in front of an audience is something she is very comfortable with.
Outside of this, Ashlee is a big foodie and loves trying out new foods, flavours, dishes and restaurants.
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Connor
Quiz Host
Connor Magatogia is a professional Cook Island/Niuean quiz host, actor, musician, and sound designer based in Tamaki Makaurau.
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Having performed and crewed in numerous theatrical productions across Aotearoa and on the silver screen, Connor is a seasoned hand when it comes to using his velvet voice and magnetic charm. In this case, to bring the best time out for quizzes near and far!
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No stranger to hosting, Connor has worked the room from Shakespeare, D&D games, voice-overs, and in many other sectors as he's always loved bringing people together, whether it's to tell an epic tale or to just have a mean night out.​

Calum
Quiz Host
Calum has been with The Good Hosts since day one. He is a man of many talents, from acting to working in hospo, retail , even hustling as a magician, clown AND Superhero.
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Hosting pub quizzes is the job he's enjoyed the most, because not only are people forced to listen to his jokes, it also means he can find uses for all the useless information that he has stored.
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He takes all the fun facts he's collected over a lifeime of guzzling back trivia and sprays them over a tipsy audience with a good dash of comedy mixed in.
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Or maybe... "I just like the job because they give you beer"

Dylan
Quiz Host
Dylan Underwood is an actor by day and quiz host by night.
He's appeared on screen performing in a number of short films and on stage he's performed with multiple Auckland based theatre companies.
He's been hosting pub quizzes in between working in the theatre and screen industry and has enjoyed facilitating a relaxed and fun vibe for all of the quiz attendees! He's hosted in Mission Bay, Takapuna, the CBD, Ponsonby, Eden Terrace and the Viaduct.
When he’s not working however, you’ll often find him reading a book, playing guitar or going to another pub quiz with his team of mates.

Juanita
Quiz Host
Originally from Colombia but a Kiwi at heart, I’ve spent the last 8 years embracing the vibrant hospitality industry here in New Zealand.
With a background in journalism, public relations, marketing, and customer service, I've found my true passion in hosting events. There’s something special about creating an environment where people feel entertained, engaged, and truly cared for.
Currently, I host the ever-popular Brothers Beer Quiz Night, and I’m excited to bring my energy and experience to your venue!
And in case you were wondering; YES, I do sound like Sofia Vergara!
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Taine
Quiz Host
Taine is a newcomer to quiz hosting, however he has been involved with quiz teams for the past 4 years participating in Believe It or Not pub quiz nationals for 2 years in a row now.
Despite being a non-drinker, you can find Taine hosting a pub quiz with a cranberry juice in hand ready to answer any film based questions.