Seven Sharp
''Seven Sharp'' is a half-hour-long New Zealand current affairs programme produced by Television New Zealand. The programme was created after the discontinuation of ''Close Up''. It is broadcast live from the TVNZ studio it shares with ''1 News'' in Auckland, at 7 pm (straight after '' 1 News at Six'') every weekday on TVNZ 1. ''Seven Sharp'' typically presents 3 stories within a 30-minute timeslot every weeknight, and is designed to be more integrated with social media and real time opinions than its predecessor. ''Seven Sharp'' competes mostly with Three's current affairs show '' The Project''; it also shares its time slot with sister channel TVNZ 2's drama ''Shortland Street'', and Prime's '' The Crowd Goes Wild''. The show is currently presented by Hilary Barry and Jeremy Wells. Toni Street and Mike Hosking left the show in December 2017. Previous fill-in presenters have included Pippa Wetzell, Melissa Stokes, Sam Wallace, Tim Wilson, Carolyn Robinson, Erin Conroy, S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Multiple-camera Setup
The multiple-camera setup, multiple-camera mode of production, multi-camera or simply multicam is a method of filmmaking and video production. Several cameras—either film or professional video cameras—are employed on the set and simultaneously record or broadcast a scene. It is often contrasted with a single-camera setup, which uses one camera. Description Generally, the two outer cameras shoot close-up shots or "crosses" of the two most active characters on the set at any given time, while the central camera or cameras shoot a wider master shot to capture the overall action and establish the geography of the room. In this way, multiple shots are obtained in a single take without having to start and stop the action. This is more efficient for programs that are to be shown a short time after being shot as it reduces the time spent in film or video editing. It is also a virtual necessity for regular, high-output shows like daily soap operas. Apart from saving editing time, s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prime (New Zealand TV Channel)
Prime is a New Zealand free-to-air television network. It airs a varied mix of programming, largely imported from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. It was originally owned by Prime Television Limited in Australia. Prime later entered into a joint-venture agreement with Nine Entertainment Co. (Nine Network Australia), causing the network's graphics to look like Nine Network. On 8 February 2006, the Commerce Commission gave Sky clearance to purchase the station for NZ$31 million. Prime's analogue terrestrial signals had covered 91% of the population via the state-owned Kordia transmission network. It is currently available free-to-air on Sky on satellite and Kordia on terrestrial. Vodafone also carry the channel for their cable subscribers. History During early 1998, the United Christian Broadcasters purchased 34 TV licences of UHF spectrum from TVNZ that had been used for the defunct Horizon Pacific and MTV channels. Then during June 1998, Prime Television ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rose Matafeo
Rose Catherine Lettitia Matafeo (; born 25 February 1992) is a New Zealand comedian, actress, and TV presenter. She was a writer and performer on the New Zealand late-night comedy sketch show ''Funny Girls''. In 2018, she won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her show ''Horndog''. Early life Matafeo grew up in Ponsonby, Auckland, and attended Auckland Girls' Grammar School, where she was head girl. She has two older brothers. Her father is Samoan and her mother is of Scottish and Croatian heritage. Her parents are Rastas and Matafeo has described her upbringing as "quite relaxed". At the age of 15, Matafeo started doing stand-up comedy through the platform of the "Class Comedians" programme put on by the New Zealand Comedy Trust, and went on to win the "Nailed It on the Night" award at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival in 2007. She's been a regular at the festival since. Career Since graduating from the "Class Comedian ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brendon Pongia
Brendon Pongia (born 27 June 1969) is a New Zealand former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL). He is also a television presenter, having co-hosted ''Good Morning'' alongside Sarah Bradley between 2006 and 2011. Early life Born in Greymouth, New Zealand, Pongia grew up on the West Coast of the South Island. His father, a Māori, walked out on the family when Pongia was very young. As a 16-year-old in 1986, Pongia began training with NBL club Hamilton. Basketball career A stalwart of the National Basketball League through the 1990s, Pongia earned greatest recognition in 2001 as a member of the Tall Black squad that defeated Australia to qualify for the 2002 FIBA World Championship. Although he saw little actual court time, he was front and centre in the pre-match build-ups as leader of the haka. He finally captured an NBL title with the Waikato Titans in 2002, but lost his place in the national side. Pongia attended th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chris Cairns
Christopher Lance Cairns (born 13 June 1970) is a former New Zealand cricketer and former ODI captain, who played for the New Zealand cricket team as an all-rounder. Cairns finished his Test career with a batting average of 33.53 and a bowling average of 29.40. In 2000, he was named as one of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year. He has appeared in ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments on 4 occasions in 1992, 1996, 1999 and 2003. He is regarded as one of the greatest allrounders of the game. He is son of former New Zealand cricketer Lance Cairns. He starred in both the One-day and Test New Zealand teams, as well as the Canterbury New Zealand domestic championship team. After his playing career Cairns went on to become a commentator with Sky Sport New Zealand. Domestic career Cairns also played for Northland in the Hawke Cup. He had joined the Indian Cricket League, and was the captain of the Chandigarh Lions till its closure in 2008. He later went on to play for Nottinghamshire i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Matt Gibb
Matthew Phillip "Matt" Gibb (born 15 January 1981) is a television presenter in Auckland, New Zealand. He is best known for presenting the children's television show ''Studio 2 (New Zealand), Studio 2'' from 2004 until 2010. In 2015 Gibb was also a regular presenter for a segment on ''Kiwi Living'', a New Zealand lifestyle television programme. He also fronted the Telecom New Zealand, Telecom campaign "Tech in a Sec" and has been known to host the weekly New Zealand Lotteries Commission#Lotto, Lotto draw, and had a stint co-presenting the breakfast television programme ''Good Morning (New Zealand show), Good Morning''. Career Gibbs first television appearance was as the host of Squirt (TV series), Squirt. In 2004 he was a co-host on the popular children's show ''Studio 2 (New Zealand), Studio 2'' until the series ended in October 2010.Matt Gibb ''Telev ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tāmati Coffey
Tamati Gerald Coffey (born 19 September 1979) is a list Member of the New Zealand Parliament for the New Zealand Labour Party. Prior to entering Parliament, he was most notably an award-winning broadcaster fronting many shows over a decade, for Television New Zealand. He was also a successful small business hospitality owner in his hometown of Rotorua for 7 years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, before selling in 2022. He is also a father, having had a baby through gestational surrogacy with his partner. Early life Born in Lower Hutt and educated at Onslow College, Coffey is of Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakaue, Tūhourangi and Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. He completed an honours degree in political science at the University of Auckland in 2003. Political career Electoral history, 2014–2020 On 29 March 2014, Coffey was selected as the Labour Party's candidate for the electorate at the 2014 New Zealand general election. He was also placed 30th on the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Clarke Gayford
Clarke Timothy Gayford (born 24 October 1976) is a New Zealand radio and television broadcaster, presenter of the fishing documentary show ''Fish of the Day''. He is the fiancé of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Education and career Gayford was raised on a farm outside Gisborne. From the age of 11, he boarded at Palmerston North Boys' High School. In 1995, he matriculated at Otago University, Dunedin, to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree, before transferring to the New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch. After he graduated from broadcasting school, Gayford successfully pitched student-life show ''Cow TV'' (1999) to Dunedin's Channel 9. In 1999, Gayford appeared as a contestant on ''Treasure Island'', a reality television game show. In 2003, he began broadcasting on the C4 music television channel, presenting youth programmes. In 2010, Gayford presented the third season of ''Extraordinary Kiwis'', a biographical documentary series. Gayford also presented ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Te Radar
Te Radar (born Andrew J. Lumsden) is a New Zealand comedian and television personality. Lumsden studied law at the University of Otago, but abandoned his original course of study and went through Theatre Studies at Allen Hall.''New Zealand on Screen'' He adapted his original nickname of "Radar" (after the character Radar in television series ''M*A*S*H''), adding the Māori ''Te'' ("The") to the front for added distinction. Te Radar's comedy often focuses on his interests in travel and history. As a result, his work has led to him presenting radio travel documentaries for Radio New Zealand. His 2004 radio show ''Dispatches from the Holy Lands'', chronicling his travels through the Arab-Israeli conflict resulted in the Television New Zealand documentary ''War Tourist – Christmas in Bethlehem''. In 2006 Te Radar fronted a three-part documentary ''Hidden in the Numbers'', which examined the changing face of New Zealand culture. This was followed by two further television series, '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stacey Morrison
Stacey Morrison (née Daniels, born 1974) is a New Zealand television and radio host. Morrison speaks fluent Te Reo Māori and is active in promoting Māori language, culture and health. Biography Morrison grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand and attended Aranui High School. In 1990, when Morrison was 18 years old, she landed her first role on the popular New Zealand children's show ''What Now''. However she is better known as a host on the TV show ''Mai Time'' during the late 1990s. In 2002, Morrison was nominated for her work on ''Mai Time'' in the Best Presenter category at the 2002 TV Guide New Zealand Television Awards. She has also hosted radio shows on Mai FM, Flava and Classic Hits FM. In 2009, Morrison signed on to co-host a new version of the hit show '' It's in the Bag'', with Pio Terei on Māori Television. Morrison is an advocate and educator of Māori language and has co-written several Māori language books for learners. Morrison learnt Māori language as a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tim Wilson (broadcaster)
Tim Wilson is a former New Zealand journalist and broadcaster, who is currently the executive director of the Maxim Institute. Early life and family Wilson was born in Dunedin and adopted by a Presbyterian minister who relocated the family to Pōkeno and then to New Plymouth and finally Whanganui when Wilson was a teenager. Wilson studied at the University of Auckland. While working in New York, Wilson converted to Catholicism. He met his future wife, Rachel, a former primary school teacher, in a Catholic church in Auckland; the couple have three sons. Career Journalism Wilson was formerly a staff writer at ''Metro'' magazine before moving to New York City to work as a freelance journalist in September 2001. After making occasional contributions to TVNZ's news bulletins, he was hired as ''One News''' first full-time US correspondent in 2004; his first assignment was the inauguration of George W Bush. He held this position until 2012, when he returned to New Zealand. He ha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pippa Wetzell
Pippa Wetzell (born 26 January 1977) is a New Zealand television personality and journalist with TVNZ 1. Early life Wetzell attended Takapuna Grammar School on Auckland's North Shore, where she was Head Girl in 1994. She went on to study at the Auckland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Communications degree. Career She was hired by Television New Zealand in 1998 for the overnight assignments desk. She has had several roles at TV ONE's breakfast television programme ''Breakfast'', starting as a junior meet-and-greet assistant before reporting news for the show. From 2001 she was a reporter for '' ONE News'', later returning to ''Breakfast'' as back-up host for Kay Gregory. She has also presented the consumer affairs show ''Fair Go''. Following Gregory's departure from ''Breakfast'' in 2007, she became co-host with Paul Henry. Wetzell left the show at the end of 2010. Personal life Wetzell is of German and Samoan heritage. She is married to lawyer Torrin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |