05 March 2009 – for immediate release

Espiner, Holmes & Arseneau Present Edgy New Political Show

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Q & A presenters L-R: Guyon Espiner, Therese Arseneau & Paul Holmes

TV ONE’s new Sunday morning political show, Q & A will be presented by TVNZ’s political editor, Guyon Espiner; political analyst, Therese Arseneau and the country’s most popular broadcaster, Paul Holmes.

The programme is being produced by TVNZ News and Current Affairs and replaces Agenda.

“Q & A is a fresh new format that will challenge and engage viewers and appeal to an audience that is interested in politics and how the decisions made in Wellington affect us all”, says TVNZ’s Head of News and Current Affairs, Anthony Flannery.

The hour long programme will be LIVE and feature a flagship political interview with Guyon Espiner, a long form interview with people involved in the political life of NZ conducted by Paul Holmes and a panel debate moderated by Canterbury University Political Scientist, Therese Arseneau.

“The panel will include high profile kiwis from all sectors – industry, community, business, welfare, unions, religion, education, charity – basically the people who are actively involved in New Zealand and make decisions that influence our lives rather than sideline commentators or observers”.

Agenda was funded through until the end of June 2009, that pool of money has been transferred to TVNZ to make ‘Q & A’.

Q & A has secured the country’s leading political producer, Maryanne Ahern to work on the show which goes to air on the 22nd of March and features a live online component that viewers can participate in.

“We’re committed to high quality compelling and challenging political television that will become part of the Sunday morning routine for people who are interested in the issues that drive the country and affect our every day lives”.

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