Agenda (TVNZ programme)
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Agenda was an hour long current affairs
show in New Zealand
. It screened at 10 am on Sundays on TV ONE.
Its final host was Rawdon Christie
with political interviews conducted by Guyon Espiner
. Christie and Espiner were joined each week by three panelists from the New Zealand media.
In late November 2008 TVNZ announced they would not continue their contract with Frontpage, the producers. Despite speculation that another network may by the rights it was discontinued in 2009 and Q+A
replaced it in the Sunday morning slot.
segment and an in-depth look in to a major political event before another interview. The show concluded with a book giveaway.
Current affairs (news format)
Current Affairs is a genre of broadcast journalism where the emphasis is on detailed analysis and discussion of news stories that have recently occurred or are ongoing at the time of broadcast....
show in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It screened at 10 am on Sundays on TV ONE.
Its final host was Rawdon Christie
Rawdon Christie
Rawdon Christie is an English New Zealand news reporter.Christie was born in London. He attended Marlborough College, and then Edinburgh University, where he gained a Bachelor of Music degree....
with political interviews conducted by Guyon Espiner
Guyon Espiner
Guyon Espiner is a New Zealand print and television journalist.Espiner attended the University of Canterbury before joining TVNZ in 2003 as a political reporter...
. Christie and Espiner were joined each week by three panelists from the New Zealand media.
In late November 2008 TVNZ announced they would not continue their contract with Frontpage, the producers. Despite speculation that another network may by the rights it was discontinued in 2009 and Q+A
Q+A
Q+A is a New Zealand current event and political talkshow. It is hosted by Paul Holmes, with interviews conducted by Guyon Espiner and expert analysis with Therese Arseneau...
replaced it in the Sunday morning slot.
Format
The show began with Rawdon Christie talking to that week's panelists about the main political events of the previous week. Later on, Guyon Espiner begun interviewing their guests, after which the panelists ask the guest their own questions. Following an ad break, there is the dairyConvenience store
A convenience store, corner store, corner shop, commonly called a bodega in Spanish-speaking areas of the United States, is a small store or shop in a built up area that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, alcoholic and soft drinks, and may also offer money order and...
segment and an in-depth look in to a major political event before another interview. The show concluded with a book giveaway.
- Every week near the beginning of the show a pre-recorded segment by the NZ Listener's Jane Clifton running through what has happened in the political week.
- Also every week a reporter would visit a dairy and talk to the owner about a significant event that has occurred in their area.
- Each week a student from the University of AucklandUniversity of AucklandThe University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
would present the results from a student panel that separates political fact from fiction.
Panelists
- Vernon Small, Political EditorPolitical EditorThe political editor of a newspaper or broadcast media is the senior political reporter who covers politics and related matters for the newspaper or station...
of The Dominion PostThe Dominion Post (Wellington)The Dominion Post is a metropolitan broadsheet newspaper published in Wellington, New Zealand, owned by the Australian Fairfax group, owners of The Age, Melbourne, and The Sydney Morning Herald.- Foundation :...
.
- John Roughan, Assistant Editor of the NZ Herald.
- Andrew Holden, editorEditor in chiefAn editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
of The PressThe PressThe Press is a daily broadsheet newspaper published in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is owned by Fairfax Media.- History :The Press was first published on 25 May 1861 from a small cottage in Montreal Street, making it the oldest surviving newspaper in the South Island of New Zealand. The first...
.
- Virginia Larson, North & South Editor.
- Bernard Hickley, Freelance Commentator and Blogger.
- Kathryn RyanKathryn RyanKate Ryan is an American director and editor known mostly from her 2007 film Point of View: A Dogumentary which was featured on The Dog Whisperer and won a 2007 Student Emmy Award...
, Host of Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandRadio New Zealand is a New Zealand public service radio broadcaster and Crown entity formed by the Radio New Zealand Act 1995. It operates news, current affairs and arts network Radio New Zealand National and classical music and jazz network Radio New Zealand Concert with full government funding...
National's Nine to Noon.
- Nevil Gibson, Editor in ChiefEditor in chiefAn editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
of the National Business ReviewNational Business ReviewThe National Business Review is a weekly New Zealand newspaper aimed at the business sector. The paper is owned by Barry Colman who also publishes the Grocers Review and several other small trade publications....
.
- Colin Espiner, Political Editor of The PressThe PressThe Press is a daily broadsheet newspaper published in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is owned by Fairfax Media.- History :The Press was first published on 25 May 1861 from a small cottage in Montreal Street, making it the oldest surviving newspaper in the South Island of New Zealand. The first...
and Guyon Espiner's brother.
- Chris TrotterChris TrotterChris Trotter is a left-leaning political commentator in New Zealand. He is the editor of the occasional Political Review magazine, and is a regular speaker, orator and singer at left-wing, union and socialist events....
, Managing EditorManaging editorA managing editor is a senior member of a publication's management team.In the United States, a managing editor oversees and coordinates the publication's editorial activities...
of the Political Press and ColumnistColumnistA columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
.
- Richard Long Columnist for FairfaxFairfax MediaFairfax Media Limited is one of Australia's largest diversified media companies. The group's operations include newspapers, magazines, radios and digital media operating in Australia and New Zealand. Fairfax Media was founded by the Fairfax family as John Fairfax and Sons, later to become John...
.
- David Beatson, formerly directly involved in the media and politics.
- Chris Baldock, the editor of The Sunday News
- Brian Fallow, economics editor of NZ Herald.
- Brent Edwards, Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandRadio New Zealand is a New Zealand public service radio broadcaster and Crown entity formed by the Radio New Zealand Act 1995. It operates news, current affairs and arts network Radio New Zealand National and classical music and jazz network Radio New Zealand Concert with full government funding...
's Political Editor.
- Deborah Hill Cone Freelance Journalist.
- Dr Colin JamesColin James (journalist)Colin James is a New Zealand political journalist and commentator. He is a life member of the New Zealand Parliament's press gallery.James writes a monthly column in Management Magazine, previously wrote a weekly column in The New Zealand Herald, and often speaks on television and radio...
, Veteran Political Journalist.
- Barry SoperBarry SoperBarry Soper is a conservative New Zealand political journalist, and has been featured regularly on radio and television since the 1970s....
, Newstalk ZBNewstalk ZBNewstalk ZB is a nationwide New Zealand talk radio network operated by The Radio Network of New Zealand . It is available in almost every radio market in the country, and has news reporters based in many of them...
Political Editor.
External links
- http://www.agendatv.co.nz