Here's some of the more interesting tweets about the latest developments at Mediaworks, including the resignation of CEO Mark Weldon and newsreader Hilary Barry. The most recent tweets are first.
Karl Puschmann @CritiKarl
"Please join me in welcoming our new CEO, Julie Christie."
Guy Williams @guywilliamsguy
You're off ya face if you think the departure of Mark Weldon is going to make things any better for old media or tv journalism.
Dovil @Dovil
Mark Weldon, and this Twitter jubilation, it's like tapping in to what sports people must feel when they win, but for nerds.
Tim Murphy @tmurphyNZ
The Weldonfreude might be getting a little out of hand.....
The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanNZ
Plot twist: Mediaworks bring in a far more ruthless and profit hungry CEO, only ousting Weldon due to having expent all personal capital.
John Palethorpe @MrDuttonPeabody
Rumours that TV3 newsroom indulging in a "Ding dong the witch is dead" sing along are entirely unfounded and probably true #Weldon
John Palethorpe @MrDuttonPeabody
Tune in to @CheckpointRNZ at five to hear John Campbell report on Weldon's resignation. Watch online to get the full beam smile.
Claire Adamson @claireysan
oh my god is newshub going to lead the news with weldon's resignation? Will hilary and mike be able to keep the glee from their voices?
Finlay Macdonald @MacFinlay
Just when you think the day can't get any worse you're endorsed by Rachel Glucina. #prayformark
Sanjay Patel @spat106
I'm definitely going to watch Newshub at 6 tonight, the first ever TV news bulletin where both anchors are intoxicated.
Sanjay Patel @spat106
We now know that 3 News missed a trick by renaming itself Newshub and not Newsy McNewsface.
Ministry of Spin @MinistryofSpin
#BREAKING @Hilary_Barry files restraining order against Mark Weldon after he threatens to follow her wherever she's employed #markweldon
Chris Hipkins @chrishipkins
How long till Steven Joyce sends Mark Weldon in to 'fix' Radio NZ..? #nzqt
Perfect Mike Hosking @MikePerfectHosk
A total lack of empathy, EQ and self-awareness, delivered with death-stare eyes and a fixation with wine. Mark Weldon was the perfect CEO.
Bronwyn Hayward @BMHayward
.#NZPol still faces foreign media ownership no charter regs underfunded public media, gallery not policy journos lead politics reporting
Barnaby Bennett @mrbarnabyb
So I hear Weldon has stepped out of the way so Trump now has a clean run against Hilary Barry in the election!
David Farrier @davidfarrier
weldon is getting leaving drinks except it's everyone celebrating at different bars without him
Carolyn Robinson @MsCaroRob
I've sent champagne to newsroom. Here's to you, 3News. X
Jeremy @nz_voter
Weldon to take over NZ Post. Plans to replace posties with road cops.
Sacha McNeil @SachaMcNeil
I try my best to only say nice things about people. So today silence might be the best option.
Sarah Hall @SarahHallNZ
Congratulations to all of the brave execs at TV3 who stood up to Weldon and @Hilary_Barry for being the tipping point at great personal cost
Damian Christie @damianchristie
Seriously though, they should give Mark Weldon @ScoutNewsNZ as a farewell gift.
Matthew Hooton @MatthewHootonNZ
Weldon Bizschool BUS101 1 Get CEO job 2 Attack best assets 3 Borrow for new liabilities 4 Destroy shareholder value 5 Get payout 6 Quit
Michael Cummings @yesmrmc
Hilary for CEO. #mediaworks
Richard Pamatatau @RPamatatau 7h7 hours ago
The #Mediaworks CEO resigned citing "personal cost" - Did he consider how other leavers have felt? Pondering reflexivity and management.
Rachel Glucina @RachelGlucinaNZ
The most visionary & inspiring leader I've ever had the pleasure to work with has resigned. #markweldon #mediaworks
Carolyn Robinson @MsCaroRob
Goodbye Weldon. Don't trip on the ruins you created as you leave.
Lisa Owen @lisaowennz
Gone
Pip Keane @pipkeane
It's definitely a karma day
David Farrier @davidfarrier
did a little yell of joy in montreal. a lady said, "what happened" & i said, "mark weldon resigned". she said "who" & i said "some asshole"
Paula Penfold @paulapenfold
Goodbye Mark Weldon. It's been.. real.
Hayden Donnell @HaydenDonnell
There are literally people hugging each other in the MediaWorks newsroom right now
Previous tweets about Hilary Barry departing TV3
Kim Vinnell @kimvinnell
Newshub is losing one of the good ones. Seriously @Hilary_Barry , you'll be missed.
Eric Young @RealEricYoung
It takes a bit to keep me quiet, as you know. But HILARY!? I have no words. #hilary @Hilary_Barry
Michèle A'Court @MicheleACourt
Damn it @Hilary_Barry If some newsreader had to tell me the world was going to end, I'd want it to be you. You'd give it heart & panache.
lindaclark1 @lindaclark1
@Hilary_Barry A class act in every sense.
Jon Bridges @jonbridges66
As a Mediaworkser I am really sad, really very sad, concerned, disturbed, upset and really a bit sad to hear you are leaving @Hilary_Barry.
Stephanie Rodgers @bootstheory
Hilary Barry is a national treasure & will be so missed. When she cried after the clip package for @JohnJCampbell it was a punch in the [heart]
Alistair Wilkinson @AlistairWilk
@Hilary_Barry a consummate professional, with the biggest heart in TV news. I'll always remember your kindness and camaraderie x
Giovanni Tiso @gtiso
Hilary Barry - beside being great at her job and a certified Good Person - was the oldest woman in television news. She's 46 years old.
Sam Smith @ReelBigSmith
I feel sorry for all the people who see "Hilary Barry" trending and think that she's dead. She's not dead. TV3 is.
Kamahl Santamaria @KamahlAJE
New Zealand has had fewer better newsreaders or journalists than @Hilary_Barry. It's as simple as that.
Dovil @Dovil
So @Hilary_Barry and @JohnJCampbell team up to lead a rescue team, driving a truck into the side of TV3 and leading everyone else to safety.
Jason Gunn @jasegunn
How much I've enjoyed starting and ending my days with @Hilary_Barry. Ain't it great that her family can now do the same! #allclass
Paula Penfold @paulapenfold
Respect and love to @Hilary_Barry #legend
Jeremy Elwood @JeremyElwood
I'll never forget watching @Hilary_Barry anchoring the ChCh earthquake coverage. Finest bit of TV journalism NZ has ever seen.
Deborah Russell @BeeFaerie
Noooo!!! So very sorry that @Hilary_Barry is leaving TV3. I admire her so much.
Kamahl Santamaria @KamahlAJE
When your top newsreader, sportscaster, current affairs presenter, and News Director all quit within a year - something is very wrong @TV3nz
Lindsay Mouat @lindsaymouat
Forget Campbell. @Hilary_Barry leaving @TV3nz is a game changer. Loved beyond the twitterati
Duncan Garner @DuncanGarnerNZ
Simply the best. @Hilary_Barry
Nanogirl @medickinson
In a field full of dominant, opinionated men @Hilary_Barry has been the elegant intelligent voice in the room & a positive female role model
NatashaUtting @NatashaUtting
Wow Hilary Barry leaving TV3. Such a shining talent! This will hurt #mediaworks bad #hilarybarry
rebeccawright @rebeccawright
@Hilary_Barry is one of the very best in the business. She's fierce and funny and a huge loss to our industry. Sad day.
Ministry of Spin @MinistryofSpin
The Ministry salutes @Hilary_Barry and welcomes her replacement - Who will no doubt be decided with a reality tv contest #nzpol
Cathy O'Sullivan @CathyKoo
But so looking forward to The @Hilary_Barry Show! Make it so, universe.
Malcolm Tucker @thick_of_itNZ
Get fuckin Weldon on the phone, the PM has a few choice words about his management style. Useless cunt wasn't sposed to lose Barry.
Paul Henry @PaulHenryShow
It's with a heavy heart that we have to tell you that @Hilary_Barry will be leaving us in a month's time. We love you Hilary.
Emma Jolliff @emtvnews
Aargh @Hilary_Barry Very sad to hear you're going, what a loss for TV3
Sanjay Patel @spat106
Hilary Barry set to be replaced on TV3 by snackable content.
Annabelle Lee @huihoppa
Noooooooooooooooooooo #HillaryBarry
Aziz Al-Sa'afin @Azizle
I can't even begin to thank you for everything you have done @Hilary_Barry. You are one incredible human being. I count myself very lucky x
