JoeCote
- Reporter
- Presenter
Canadian Joe Cote was travelling the world on his OE when love led him to New Zealand in 1965. He landed a job at the NZ Broadcasting Corporation soon after; initially he wasn't allowed on air because of his accent. In 1970 Cote moved into TV, presenting current affairs show The South Tonight. He also worked on Gallery and Inquiry. Cote became the inaugural presenter for National Radio's Morning Report in 1975.
Screenography
Biography
When Joe Cote arrived in New Zealand, he was in his early 20s and had no journalism experience. Eleven years later, he was an award-winning TV current affairs reporter and the first presenter of National Radio's long-running Morning Report.
Awards
1975 Feltex Television Awards (New Zealand)
Best Documentary: for Inquiry, 'Bung Wantaim' episode
Best Personality of the Year: for Inquiry
“The biggest adjustment I'll have to make is resisting the urge to wake myself up at four every morning. That still hurts. I've been doing it for 27 years. ”