ASB Business
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ASB Business was a half-hour business news programme in New Zealand, with insights into issues affecting the business sector. It was broadcast on TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...

 between 6.30am and 7.00am weekdays, followed by Sunrise
Sunrise (New Zealand TV program)
Sunrise was a New Zealand breakfast television news and current affairs show which was broadcast live on TV3. It aired from 7.00am to 9.00am weekdays, and the show featured all the latest current affairs, News, Sport, Business and Weather...

.

Format

Since 2 October 2007, ASB Business had been a main part of Sunrise
Sunrise (New Zealand TV program)
Sunrise was a New Zealand breakfast television news and current affairs show which was broadcast live on TV3. It aired from 7.00am to 9.00am weekdays, and the show featured all the latest current affairs, News, Sport, Business and Weather...

, which was on air from 6:30 am. In an aim to attract more business viewers, particularly in Auckland, it was decided that from 6 October 2008 that a new 30-minute version of ASB Business would be produced. It was hosted by financial journalist Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson may refer to:*Michael Wilson , member of the South Australian House of Assembly, 1977–1985*Michael Wilson , former player of the Harlem Globetrotters and the University of Memphis, also known as 'Wild Thing'*Michael Wilson , American theater director*Michael Wilson , former...

 starting at 6:30 am. Sunrise
Sunrise (New Zealand TV program)
Sunrise was a New Zealand breakfast television news and current affairs show which was broadcast live on TV3. It aired from 7.00am to 9.00am weekdays, and the show featured all the latest current affairs, News, Sport, Business and Weather...

 moved to start at 7:00 am and featured regular business updates.

TV3 cancelled '"ASB Business on 8 April 2010, stating the show was financially unsustainable.

Note that previously ASB Business was the name of rival TVNZ's morning business programme on TV One at a similar timeslot. This programme is now titled NZI Business
NZI Business
AMP Business is an early morning business program hosted by Nadine Charlmes-Ross airing on TV ONE in New Zealand. The show is followed by Breakfast....


ASB Business Team

  • Michael Wilson - Host
  • Tony Field - Backup Host
  • Emma Brannam - Reporter
  • Liz Kirschberg - Executive Producer

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