Kamahl Santamaria

2022 - 4 - 5

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'Major disruption': What John Campbell's departure means for ... (New Zealand Herald)

He's been the nation's trusted friend, let into Kiwi homes during earthquakes, terror attacks, lockdowns, protests, six Olympics and six prime ministers. His ...

He is a talented broadcaster but he is used to presenting major international news in a fairly formal style. No stranger to a competitive news market, the Al Jazeera broadcaster says he knows what he's in for: "When I left New Zealand, early morning TV was still in its infancy. "I'm really excited to be home. "Breakfast will be hoping Kamahl slots in pretty quickly. You have this small window to grab people and convert them," he noted. So what will it take for AM and Discovery to take the morning television crown?

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'Major disruption': What John Campbell's departure means for ... (Otago Daily Times)

He's been the nation's trusted friend, let into Kiwi homes during earthquakes, terror attacks, lockdowns, protests, six Olympics and six Prime Ministers.

No stranger to a competitive news market, the Al Jazeera broadcaster says he knows what he's in for: "When I left New Zealand, early morning TV was still in its infancy. He is a talented broadcaster but he is used to presenting major international news in a fairly formal style. "I'm really excited to be home. "Breakfast will be hoping Kamahl slots in pretty quickly. You have this small window to grab people and convert them," he noted. So what will it take for AM and Discovery to take the morning television crown?

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John Campbell to leave Breakfast, become TVNZ chief correspondent (FBC News)

Kamahl Santamaria will join Breakfast alongside Jenny-May Clarkson, Matty McLean and Indira Stewart. Campbell will tell stories across TVNZ's news and ...

“From documentaries and broadcast specials, to stories for Sunday and 1News, to working in the immediacy of our digital team when there’s breaking news, or when we want to tell stories in new or different ways, to making sure TVNZ is talking to, and about, as many New Zealanders as possible, I can’t wait.” He will also host a number of specials. “Being TVNZ’s chief correspondent is a new and really exciting broadcast-digital role, and I am so up for it,” Campbell said.

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John Campbell confirms he is leaving Breakfast (Stuff.co.nz)

Broadcaster says he is to take up the new role of TVNZ Chief Correspondent.

Think of us as your eyes and ears. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. John Campbell has now confirmed a move away from the front desk of Breakfast to take on a roving correspondent role.

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