Paul Henry to host breakfast TV in Australia

MediaWorks broadcaster Paul Henry has been announced as the host of a new Australian breakfast television show, to be launched by Network Ten in 2012.

Paul will continue to work exclusively for MediaWorks on New Zealand projects across television and radio, including the recently announced TV3 programme which is planned to screen at 7pm Sundays in 2012. Paul will also continue to be available for other TV3 programmes, such as new season comedy ‘Would I Lie to You?’

On radio, Paul continues as host of the RadioLIVE drive show until March 2012. After that time, he will be RadioLIVE’s Australian correspondent, filing daily reports.

MediaWorks Group Managing Director, Sussan Turner, said the company would miss having Paul close at hand, but did not wish to stand between him and the opportunity of a lifetime.

“This brilliant offer from Network Ten is a tribute to Paul’s talent as one of the best broadcasters in the business,” she said. “I am pleased that he remains an ongoing part of the MediaWorks stable.”

“It is testament both to MediaWorks’ relationship with Paul, and the strong working relationship we enjoy with Network Ten, that we have forged a new arrangement that works for all parties.”

Paul Henry said he had not anticipated the Network Ten approach.

“I absolutely love working at MediaWorks,” he said. “It is an exciting, innovative and nuggetty company that cares hugely about its staff and audience.”

“Not only was this a spectacular offer, but it allows me to continue working for TV3 and RadioLIVE.

“There is certainly no New Zealand media opportunity that could have persuaded me away from MediaWorks.”

- MediaWorks