Kamahl Santamaria TVNZ

TVNZ has refused to make any further comment after its Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria resigned just 32 days after he started.

An email went out to TVNZ staff yesterday at 2.45pm from head of current affairs Paul Yurisich to say he had accepted the resignation. In a statement, the ...

I am so proud to have been a part of this channel and I will miss it greatly.” On last night’s 6pm news bulletin, a TVNZ reporter said Santamaria had told viewers he was going to Wellington to present after the Budget from the capital, but that never happened. Yesterday the Herald reported that the new star had not been seen on Breakfast for nine days. He told viewers, “Finally this half-hour we are always taught as journalists not to make the story about ourselves but it would be remiss not to mention that today has been my last day at Al Jazeera after nearly 16 and a half years. They added: “The matter is private to Kamahl and we are respecting he and his family’s privacy.” In a statement, the network told the Herald, “TVNZ has accepted the resignation of Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria. Kamahl has been on leave the last week, while he dealt with a personal matter which required his full attention, and he has now advised that he wishes to take an extended break with his family.

TVNZ says a "family emergency" is why Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria quit after just 32 days. But Stuff understands at least one female in the newsroom ...

In the past 12 months Stuff published more than 5000 articles on this great city, reporting on everything from a $1 billion plan to boost Māori and Pasifika businesses, to legal battles over Waiheke marina plans, to the fight for justice over historical claims of sex abuse at Dilworth School. “As people change the way they get their news, information and entertainment from almost limitless sources, it is vital that there is still a strong platform for New Zealanders to see and hear themselves.” “Our decision to create a new independent and future-focused public media entity is about achieving this objective, and we will support it with a significant funding increase,” Faafoi said. In this month’s Budget, Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi – a former TVNZ journalist – announced $327m of taxpayer funding over three years for a new “quality public media” entity formed from merging TVNZ and RNZ. “Kamahl has been on leave the last week, while he dealt with a personal matter which required his full attention and he has now advised that he wishes to take an extended break with his family. The state-owned broadcaster has described Santamaria’s situation, in which he was off-air for more than a week before quitting, as being down to a “family emergency”.

TVNZ is refusing to comment about claims that Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria resigned only one month into the job after a complaint about his behaviour.

TVNZ announced yesterday that Santamaria quit Breakfast due to "a personal matter" after less than a month in the job. "We were told that TVNZ won't be commenting further," 1 News reporter Kim Baker Wilson said on tonight's newscast. TVNZ is refusing to comment about claims that Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria resigned only one month into the job after a complaint about his behaviour.

The Breakfast co-host resigned this week after just a month in the job.

On last night's 6pm news bulletin, a TVNZ reporter said Santamaria had told viewers he was going to Wellington to present after the Budget from the capital, but that never happened. Yesterday the Herald reported that the new star had not been seen on Breakfast for nine days. Santamaria was absent from the Breakfast show for the past week, and TVNZ initially explained on Friday that he was dealing with a "family emergency". A day later, the broadcaster said in a statement that he was dealing with a "personal matter". In a statement yesterday, the network told the Herald, "TVNZ has accepted the resignation of Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria. Kamahl has been on leave the last week, while he dealt with a personal matter which required his full attention, and he has now advised that he wishes to take an extended break with his family. TVNZ confirmed yesterday that Santamaria had resigned, and that he had been on leave for a week "while he dealt with a personal matter". It is understood TVNZ staff were aware Santamaria was coming to the broadcaster before Campbell had officially announced he was moving on from the Breakfast role.

New Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria has quit after just 31 days since his first day on air. An email went out to TVNZ staff yesterday at 2.45pm from head.

Yesterday the Herald reported that the new star had not been seen on Breakfast for nine days. I am so proud to have been a part of this channel and I will miss it greatly." On last night's 6pm news bulletin, a TVNZ reporter said Santamaria had told viewers he was going to Wellington to present after the Budget from the capital, but that never happened. New TVNZ Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria quits – report of female colleague complaint In a statement, the network told the Herald, "TVNZ has accepted the resignation of Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria. Kamahl has been on leave the last week, while he dealt with a personal matter which required his full attention, and he has now advised that he wishes to take an extended break with his family. New TVNZ Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria quits – report of female colleague complaint

TVNZ's Breakfast team has acknowledged on-air "the changes" the show has undergone, after the abrupt departure of new host Kamahl Santamaria.

On last night's 6pm news bulletin, a TVNZ reporter said Santamaria had told viewers he was going to Wellington to present after the Budget from the capital, but that never happened. Santamaria was last seen on the show on May 18. Santamaria was absent from the Breakfast show for the past week, and TVNZ initially explained on Friday that he was dealing with a "family emergency". A day later, the broadcaster said in a statement that he was dealing with a "personal matter". In a statement, the network told the Herald, "TVNZ has accepted the resignation of Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria. Kamahl has been on leave the last week, while he dealt with a personal matter which required his full attention, and he has now advised that he wishes to take an extended break with his family. When contacted by the Herald for comment on Friday, TVNZ issued a short statement revealing Santamaria is currently navigating a "family emergency". TVNZ confirmed on Saturday that Santamaria had resigned, and that he had been on leave for a week "while he dealt with a personal matter". The spokesperson said he had been assured by TVNZ that the situation was being managed appropriately "with the correct support in place for those involved". Broadcasting and Media Minister Kris Faafoi said through a spokesperson that he was made aware of the situation at TVNZ through the "no surprises" principle - in which ministers are kept informed about sensitive matters which may become public. It is understood TVNZ staff were unaware Santamaria was coming to the broadcaster before Campbell had officially announced he was moving on from the Breakfast role. - Broadcasting Minister weighs in on sudden departure ... - Broadcasting Minister weighs in on sudden departure ... - Broadcasting Minister weighs in on sudden departure ...