Dann new TVNZ political editor
Breakfast boy Corin Dann has become TVNZ’s new political editor.
He starts his new role on May 21, just in time for the Budget.
TVNZ say the Breakfast TV presenter earned the role for his “strong background in politics and economics and his experience in all facets of live television”.
“His appointment will secure TVNZ’s strong performance in the political arena,” TVNZ head of news and current affairs, Ross Dagan says.
“This is an important job in any democratic society and Corin’s track record and professional skills will be an outstanding asset both to the company and to viewers.”
Mr Dann has spent 15 months in the Breakfast hot seat, with co-presenter Petra Bagust.
Before that, the younger brother of Herald business editor Liam Dann has been the host of TV One’s business programme.
Before joining TVNZ he had a long career in radio, including spells covering sport, economics and five years as a political reporter covering two general elections in the Parliamanetary Press Gallery.
“Politics is my passion and I’m looking forward enormously to getting back to daily journalism in the Gallery. I feel I’ve still got unfinished business,” Mr Dann said.
He replaces Guyon Espiner, who recently joined TV3.
His shift adds to regular changes on Breakfast since the controversial Paul Henry moved to Australia.
TVNZ will make a further announcement regarding a replacement presenter for the Breakfast programme in the coming weeks.
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Please someone at TVNZ make a double change in the Breakfast team, although I am pretty settled with Sunrise now.
Yes. I agree. Someone else should take over the female role too. Like you I have moved to TV3 as Rachel Smalley is so much more credible and less shallow.
Good on you Corin. Your talent and journalism background is wasted on Breakfast.
I wonder if Corin Dann will be replaced by Sam the weatherboy, who is doing a splendid .
And how long will Dann keep his job.
Won't he be keeping the seat warm for that young whipper-snapper that now reports from America.
TVNZ is becoming a 'children's crusade', or maybe like Logan's Run, you get bumped off when you turn 30!
Please don't let Jack Tame replace him - he's sickeningly cheesy.
I disagree, I would love to see more of Jack on our screens
One can only hope TVNZ actually reports the news – a balanced story – and doesn’t try and invent it with left leaning propaganda and bias like it has done for a long time.
The MSM in NZ is being completely found wanting and are often shown up by credible bloggers like at www.whaleoil.co.nz
I hope the political reporters will actually do some investigation of the full facts before regurgitating spoon-fed union propaganda and populist rhetoric.
MUNZ / PoAL stouch – Mr. Cecil Walker interview is a case in point.
It’s about time TVNZ attempted to get some credibility back in their political news reporting – but time will tell…
In response to Lowry Gladwell - I would much rather see Toni Street on there full time - nothing like a 'naki accent in the mornings before or after your shower (pronounced "share").
Jack Lame is awful
Never heard of the person
Will be very interesting to see if Corin Dann is able to put his clear left-wing bias to one side and report political matters in an accurate and balanced manner.
His interview style and musings on Breakfast have generally been shallow and childish, and all too often, aggressive in a whining manner. D - must do better.
Who watches breakfast anyway
Should be at work or on the way to work
TVNZ are a bunch of scumbags. Just watch one news - it quickly becomes pretty clear that they are hiring 20 kids fresh out of journalism school on minimum wage...... One news is simply the NZ Herald regurgitated on TV.
Perhaps worst of all, TVNZ have all but stopped covering anything outside of Auckland, so how can they call themselves TVNZ when in reality they are TV Auckland with the odd bit of international news (e.g. from beyond the bombay hills)
Clearly the editorial team needs sacking and the exec needs a swift kick in the bum. Here's hoping Kevin Kenrick can sort it out
so where is Corin Dan based??? Id wager Auckland....
He is moving to Wellington.
Doe he have the experience for this?
He will be replaced with someone who still has cradle marks on their butt. The current pair on Breakfast have as much intellect as a piece of swiss cheese. I now watch Sunrise which is at least fronted by a very intelligent woman.
Sigh No chance of some indepth coverage then. Just more once lightly over the top to make sure the peasants can understand rather than the intelligent few.
Paul Henry would be a good replacement for the Breakfast slot!
Aw geez - now we have to listen to more whining about the political scene. It's bad enough with Duncan Garner and the rest of the motley pack trying to make news where there is none.
After the favouritism that Corin Dann is showing towards the new Labour leader and his adverse comments regarding the current government, I don't think the Labour Party will be to disappointed with Corin's new position!!
I'd be more worried about Dann's ability to conduct an in-depth interview, rather than who is replacing him on Breakfast! He seems to be so dictated by the TVNZ mantra of not upsetting the establishment, that he does not deliver... and who thinks he is left-leaning?! Not from what I have seen in recent years.