Kamahl Santamaria
Kamahl Santamaria is a New Zealand television presenter and journalist, best known for his brief tenure as a Breakfast host on TVNZ in 2022. He previously spent 17 years at Al Jazeera, where he developed a reputation for his engaging interviewing style. Santamaria resigned from TVNZ after a complaint regarding inappropriate behavior, a situation that has led to ongoing legal disputes concerning his employment and the circumstances of his departure. He has expressed a desire for transparency regarding the events that unfolded, highlighting tensions within the organization and the impact of workplace gossip on his career.
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Santamaria commented on the recruitment process for the Breakfast host role following his own hiring controversy.
Media Insider: Three frontrunners for TVNZ Breakfast; IRD faces legal threat over NBR paywall access; Bunnings drops NPC sponsorship
New Zealand· 2025-11-21
Kamahl Santamaria resigned from TVNZ after a complaint of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague.
Media Insider: Former Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria releases internal TVNZ emails, messages; SportsCafe expands its empire; The Spinoff editor steps downNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
