2006 Qantas Television Awards
The 2006 Qantas Television Awards were announced on 22 November 2006 in a ceremony at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. The ceremony was hosted by television presenters Dominic Bowden and Petra Bagust. Awards were presented in news and current affairs and general television categories, as well as four awards selected by public vote.[1]
| 2006 Qantas Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in New Zealand television and television journalism | 
| Sponsored by | Qantas | 
| Date | November 22, 2006 | 
| Location | Aotea Centre, Auckland | 
| Country | New Zealand | 
| Presented by | New Zealand Television Broadcasters Council | 
| Hosted by | Petra Bagust and Dominic Bowden | 
| First awarded | 2005 | 
Winners
    
The winners of the 2006 Qantas Television Awards were announced on 22 November 2006.[2]
Best News
    
One News (TV One)
Best News or Current Affairs Presenter
    
John Campbell, Campbell Live (TV3)
Best News Reporter
    
Donna-Marie Lever, One News "Unrest Returns to Dili" (TV One)
Best Current Affairs Reporter
    
Hadyn Jones, 20/20 "Peddling in the Park" (TV2)
Best News Report (team Award)
    
3 News, "Gaza" (TV3)
Best Current Affairs Report (team award)
    
20/20 "Detox Diary" (TV2)
Best Current Affairs Series
    
Campbell Live "Telecom" (TV3)
Best News Camera
    
Leon Menzies, 3 News "Poorest & Urban Girls" (TV3)
Best Current Affairs Camera
    
Peter Day, Sunday "The Big Chill" (TV One)
Best News/Current Affairs Editing
    
Shahir Daud, One News "Press Photo" (TV One) Close Up "Steam Train" (TV One)
Best Actor in a TV Drama
    
Ryan O’Kane, The Insiders Guide to Love (TV2)
Best Actress in a TV Drama
    
Kate Elliott, The Insiders Guide to Love (TV2)
Best NZ Drama
    
The Insiders Guide to Love (TV2)
Best Script (non-factual)
    
David Brechin-Smith, The Insiders Guide to Love (TV2)
Best Director (drama)
    
Brendan Donovan, The Insiders Guide to Love (TV2)
Best Camera (non-factual)
    
Simon Baumfield, The Insiders Guide to Love (TV2)
Best Editing (non-factual)
    
Bryan Shaw Doves of War (TV3)
Best NZ Arts/ Festival Documentary
    
Artsville "The Magical World of Misery" (TV One)
Cure Kids Best NZ Children’s/ Youth Programme
    
Let's Get Inventin' "Rocket Skates" (TV2)
Best NZ Comedy
    
Pulp Sport series 3, episode 1 (TV3)
Best NZ Entertainment
    
Dave Dobbyn: One Night in Matata (TV One)
Best NZ Information/ Lifestyle
    
Target "Special: Ep 1: Australia" (TV3)
Best NZ Popular Documentary
    
Million Dollar Tumor (TV3)
Best NZ Reality (format)
    
Sensing Murder (TV2)
Best NZ Sports or Event Coverage
    
Na Ratou Mo Tatou ANZAC Day Special (Māori Television)
Best Director (non-drama)
    
Geoff Husson, Sensing Murder "The Patient Killer" (TV2)
Best Editing (factual)
    
Paul Sutorius, Aspiring (TV One)
Best Camera (factual)
    
David Stipsen, Airports and Overtures(TV One)
TV Journalist of the Year
    
Mike McRoberts, 3 News (TV3)
Favourite New Zealand Female Personality
    
Favourite New Zealand Male Personality
    
Favourite New Zealand Show
    
Favourite International Show
    
References
    
- "2006 Qantas Television Awards". The Big Idea. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
 - "Winners of the 2006 Qantas Television Awards". Scoop. Retrieved 4 June 2012.