Kay has been a Broadcaster for 40 years.  Her roles have included being a reporter and  Weather Presenter for TVNZ and Co-host of the Breakfast programme.  She is currently a Radio Newsreader for the NewstalkZB network.

Kay has had extensive involvement with charities, including Parkinson's Auckland, and Dress for Success where she was their ambassador for two years.  She has served on the board of the Sky City Community Trust and the Neurological Foundation National Council

Kay has been a Marriage and Funeral Celebrant for 20 years.  She is actively involved as a volunteer for Rowing New Zealand and a very keen golfer.

Kay says she didn't hesitate when asked to become involved with MS Waikato. 

"I have a friend whose daughter was diagnosed at the age of 32, so I was already aware of the need for a big support network'.