David Henshaw was born in Kimbolton, Manawatu. His career as a valuer has taken him all over rural New Zealand, but since 1977 he has been based just out of Hamilton. His 'Jock' cartoons and calendars have amused rural folk and townies alike for years, and he has also published three books, including the hugely popular Whitebait and Wetlands: Tales of the West Coast. In 2007, David received the Landcorp Communicator of the Year Award, and he continues to draw, paint and illustrate what he loves best – the New Zealand rural landscape and its people.
Graham McBride's years dedicated to producing top-quality products from his Waikato dairy farm didn't stop his burning interest in the country around him, or its people. He has made a major contribution to caring for the environment, reducing and eliminating agricultural chemicals, and working hard to develop sustainable land use systems in New Zealand. This work was recognised by the New Zealand Green Ribbon Award in 2000 and he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2005.