Stu Duval was born in the South Island of New Zealand.His career path, (he would call it his ‘careening path!’) has provided him with ample material for his current profession as storyteller. He has been a factory worker, minister, ranger, broadcaster, children’s worker, graphic artist, director, motivational speaker.In 2000 he embarked on a journey as a full-time storyteller, combining his art with his own words.He is now considered one of New Zealand’s master storytellers.