The AM Show

AM is a New Zealand morning news and talk show that airs on Three and was simulcasted on Magic Talk. It was presented by Ryan Bridge, with news anchor Amanda Gillies, sports presenter Mark Richardson, and social media presenter Aziz Al-Sa'afin.[1] Amanda Gillies was made redundant at the end of 2021. She fills in when needed if no one else is available. It was presented by Duncan Garner until his resignation in August 2021.

The AM Show
GenreNews & Entertainment
Presented by
Country of originNew Zealand
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerReuben Bradley
Production locationAuckland
Running time3 hours (6am–9am)
Production companyMediaWorks New Zealand
Release
Original networkThree
Picture formatTV
Audio formatStereo, TV
Original release13 February 2017 (2017-02-13) –
10 December 2021 (2021-12-10)

The show replaced Paul Henry after it was announced the frontman of the show, Paul Henry, was resigning and therefore the show was going to be replaced. The announcement was made by MediaWorks in November 2016, and Paul Henry last aired on 16 December 2016. The show's reporters are Sinelle Fernandez in Auckland, and Ashleigh McCaull in Wellington.

It premiered on 13 February 2017.

Rebranding to AM

A new breakfast television show began on Tuesday 8 February 2022, with the name changing to AM. The newly reformatted AM show is currently presented by Ryan Bridge, Melissa Chan-Green, Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Wairua. It no longer airs on radio. AM now is On-Air from 5:30am-9am with Bernadine Oliver-Kerby Hosting AM Early from 5:30am-6am

AM Early is a 30 Minute Bulletin from 5:30am-6am where Bernadine Oliver-Kerby updates New Zealanders on any breaking news overnight + Business. at 6am Ryan Bridge, Melissa Chan-Green Join the show for AM which goes until 9am [2]

Presenters

Anchors
Tenure Presenter
8 February 2022 Melissa Chan-Green
8 February 2022 Ryan Bridge

|- | 8 February 2022 |Bernadine Oliver Kerby

Presenter
Tenure Presenter
13 February 2017 – 10 December 2021[3] Amanda Gillies

News & Sport Presnter
Tenure Presenter
13 March 2022 – present[3] Bernadine Oliver-Kerby

Social media presenter
Tenure Presenter
13 February 2017– 10 December 2021 Aziz Al-Sa'afin

Backup presenters
Role Presenter
Presenter Michael Morrah Connor Whitten
News and Sport Presenter Nicky Styris
Social media presenter Lana Adelene

References
  1. "Duncan Garner's co-hosts for The AM Show: Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  2. "Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Waiirua to join new AM show in 2022". NZ Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  3. Ward, Tara (10 December 2021). "So long, farewell: The AM Show says goodbye to Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson". The Spinoff. Retrieved 6 January 2022.

[1][2]

  1. Ward, Tara (10 December 2021). "So long, farewell: The AM Show says goodbye to Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson". The Spinoff. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  2. "Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Waiirua to join new AM show in 2022". NZ Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
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