Dick Tayler is cemented in our memories as he won Gold at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, Games that saw Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit.

Dick joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings and revealed that his medal wasn't the only cherished memory from those Games. But in fact the time he spent with the Queen on her ship, Royal Britannia, following his success and how she touched his heart. 

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Dick Tayler is cemented in our memories as he won Gold at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, Games that saw Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit.
Dick joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings and revealed that his medal wasn't the only cherished memory from those Games. But in fact the time he spent with the Queen on her ship, Royal Britannia, following his success and how she touched his heart. 
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Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays.

It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking.

If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio.

With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also has a deep understanding of and connections to the Christchurch and Canterbury commercial sector.

Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings 9am-12pm with John MacDonald on 100.1FM and iHeartRadio.

Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays. It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking. If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio. With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also has a deep understanding of and connections to the Christchurch and Canterbury commercial sector. Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings 9am-12pm with John MacDonald on 100.1FM and iHeartRadio.

Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays.It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking.