Rhys Wolfgramm feels incredibly blessed each time he looks at his two daughters - so putting them first is no problem.
The Rotorua man thinks being a father is the best thing in the world and was nominated by his wife Cathy when the Rotorua Daily Post put out a call looking for good fathers.
This Sunday is Father's Day and Mr Wolfgramm said his only hope for the day was to spend time with his girls, although he's certain that they'll spoil him with breakfast in bed and "fuss" over him.
Mr Wolfgramm reckons the key to being a good father is just being there. He said one of the perks of being self-employed was the ability to be able to be hands on with them, helping out around the home and being able to support them in their endeavours.
"I feel so blessed. They're just the greatest."
With Aimee now 14 and Amber 12, Mr Wolfgramm said raising teenage girls was more "exciting" than daunting and he loved seeing the way they were growing into adults.
Mr Wolfgramm said he was making fatherhood what he wanted to be and had a real focus on making sure he wasn't just there for his kids, but really present in their lives.
"I approach each day with purpose and intent."
He said he modelled his fatherhood on Bishop Brian Tamaki.
Mr Wolfgramm said he also believed it was important his girls saw a strong relationship between him and his wife.
"I love it. I am just so proud of them."
Mr Wolfgramm said the biggest challenge in fatherhood was undergoing some health issues - including three major operations in the past 18 months - which put some restrictions on him.
His biggest advice to new dads would be to surround themselves with the right people who made a positive difference in their lives and to "follow the Lord".