The AM Show

*The AM Show*
The AM Show
Genre	News & Entertainment
Presented by	Ryan Bridge; Melissa Chan-Green; Bernadine Oliver-Kerby; William Wairua;
Country of origin	New Zealand
Original language	English
Production
Executive producer	Reuben Bradley
Production location	Auckland
Running time	3 hours (6am–9am)
Production company	MediaWorks New Zealand
Release
Original network	Three
Picture format	TV
Audio format	Stereo, TV
Original release	13 February 2017 –; 10 December 2021
Chronology
Preceded by	Paul Henry
External links
	Website
	Production website

The AM Show 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. It was presented by Duncan Garner until his resignation in August 2021.

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^[2][]

A new morning talk show will begin on Tuesday 8 February 2022, Called AM, presented by Ryan Bridge, Melissa Chan-Green, Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Wairua.

Presenters[]

Anchor[]

Tenure	Presenter
7 September 2021 – Present	Ryan Bridge
13 February 2017 – 23 August 2021	Duncan Garner

News presenter[]

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

Sports presenter[]

Tenure	Presenter
13 February 2017 – 10 December 2021^[3]	Mark Richardson

Social media presenter[]

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

Backup presenters[]

Role	Presenter
Presenter	Eric Young	Ryan Bridge
News presenter	Ingrid Hipkiss	Melissa Chan-Green	Nadine Higgins	Carly Flynn
Sports presenter	Melodie Robinson	Nicky Styris	Sam Ackerman	Gemma McCaw
Social media presenter	Shannon Redstall

References[]

^ "Duncan Garner's co-hosts for The AM Show: Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
^ "Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Waiirua to join new AM show in 2022". NZ Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
^ ^a ^b 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.

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External links[]

Website

^ 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.
^ "Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Waiirua to join new AM show in 2022". NZ Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2022.

[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.

[:0-3] 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.

[:0-4] 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.

[5] "Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Waiirua to join new AM show in 2022". NZ Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2022.

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