NZTV Awards reveals 2024 Legend and Personality finalists

AUCKLAND, Today: The New Zealand Television Awards proudly announces this year’s TV Legend and the 2024 finalists for the TV Personality of the Year.

This year’s TV Legend, Dame Julie Christie, has reshaped New Zealand’s television industry. As a former journalist and award-winning creator, her work on shows like Treasure Island, Dragons’ Den, and My House My Castle has influenced how local TV is produced and enjoyed.

“Dame Julie Christie has been a driving force behind some of New Zealand’s most successful television series,” says Committee member Kelly Martin. “She’s opened doors, inspiring those dedicated to telling New Zealand stories across reality TV, comedy, sports, drama, and more.”

Dame Julie’s dedication and passion have transformed the industry, making her a well-deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

The TV Legend Award celebrates individuals, programmes, or organisations that make significant contributions to New Zealand’s television industry. Past honourees include Oscar Kightley (2023) and Janine Morrell-Gunn (2022).

“Dame Julie Christie has been a driving force behind some of New Zealand’s most successful television series.” – Kelly Martin

In addition to honouring Dame Julie, the New Zealand Television Awards is excited to announce this year’s 10 finalists for TV Personality of the Year.

This award is the only category open to public voting. Previous winners include Aesha Scott (2023), Bree Tomasel (2022), and Hilary Barry (2020).

The 2024 finalists for TV Personality of the Year are:

• Patrick Gower – Paddy Gower Has Issues (Warner Bros. Discovery / Three & ThreeNow)
• Paul Henry – The Traitors Season 1 (Warner Bros. Discovery / Three & ThreeNow)
• Paul Williams – Taskmaster Season 4 (TVNZ 2 & TVNZ+)
• Melissa Chan Green – AM (Warner Bros. Discovery / Three & ThreeNow)
• James Mustapic – Celebrity Treasure Island NZ Season 7 (TVNZ 2 & TVNZ+)
• Tāmati Rimene-Sproat – Hikoi Speaking Our Truth (TVNZ 1 & TVNZ+)
• Turia Schmidt-Peke – Ahikāroa Season 6 (Whakaata Māori / MĀORI+)
• Bella Kalolo – Shortland Street (TVNZ 2 & TVNZ+)
• Bubbah Olo – I Got You (Vertical Series for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok / RNZ)
• Rikki Swannell – Rugby World Cup 2023 (Sky Sport NZ / Sky Sport 1)

Voting is now live on the New Zealand Television Awards website, closing at 9:00 pm on Friday, 15 November 2024.

Winners of this year’s New Zealand Television Awards will be revealed on Friday, 22nd November at a red-carpet gala at the Aotea Centre, hosted by the hilarious Pax Assadi.

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