Fun, gunge and lots of sun will be part of the exciting What Now visit to Hanmer Springs, as part of the production's 30th year as the home kids television.  On Sunday 21st August, the What Now crew will roll up with games and laughs to share the morning magic with the children of the Hanmer Springs area, with a live broadcast from the Thermal Reserve Pools and Spa. 

Returning to the township is a long awaited and much anticipated journey for the What Now team, who are looking forward to meeting the locals and getting them involved in the live show.  With the crew, will be the familiar face of Gem Knight, What Now's friendly female presenter, plus the three finalists for the Charge in for Charlie competition and search for Gem's co-host.  All three will be put through their paces, with the help of some local businesses and characters, to challenge them in a range of activities that are super, scary and a little bit silly!

The search for a new presenter means saying goodbye to the much loved, long time host Charlie Panapa after 6 years of fronting every Sunday morning on our television screens.  While it is farewell to him, he is excited to meet the contender's stepping up to take over the reigns as co-host of New Zealand's longest running children's show!  'Presenting What Now has been the best years of my life - the memories I take with me are endless fun, exciting opportunities and lots and lots of Gunge!'
While he embarks on world travel and new challenges, the opportunity for a new face to front New Zealand's favourite children's show is up for the taking!  The job is out there waiting for anyone, says Producer Reuben Davidson.  'The really exciting thing is that it's an all play, rare opportunity to land the dream job on screen.  We have had a great range of applicants, and the excitement now builds at the prospect of meeting them, before we move towards bringing our top 3 to Hanmer Springs for the final.  Our visit to Hanmer Springs will allow New Zealand to whittle down the choice from three to one!'
When What Now touches down in Hanmer on the 21st, they will be welcoming everyone to be part of the fun from 7am at the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, before going live to air on TV2 from 8am -10am.  All of those keen families who want to be part of the excitement will be treated to free entry to the pools for the morning and will get to enjoy the front row seat of all the action!  The What Now team is looking forward to seeing you there!

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