Melissa Chan-Green is a distinguished journalist whose career has taken her from the frontlines of breaking news to some of the world’s most iconic events. A former co-host of AM and Newshub Live at 6pm, she has built a reputation for delivering stories with warmth, professionalism, and an innate ability to connect with audiences.
An award-winning journalist, Melissa has covered defining global moments, from conflict zones to the Olympic Games, royal weddings, and the funeral of Nelson Mandela. Her work has earned her a prestigious Voyager Award for Best Coverage of a Major News Event, highlighting her ability to navigate high-profile stories with insight and composure.
Beyond journalism, Melissa is passionate about fostering literacy and education, particularly among young people. As a proud mum of two, she dedicates time to inspiring a love of reading and writing in the next generation. She also contributes to her family’s quiz-writing business—though she readily admits she’s better at asking the questions than answering them!
With mixed NZ Chinese and Dutch heritage, Melissa has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, bringing a global perspective to her work. Whether uncovering untold stories or championing community-driven projects, she continues to inform, inspire, and connect people through the power of storytelling.
Melissa is a delight to work with, and easily assimilated into the role with a clear understanding of the complexities of our business. ... keep reading Auckland Unlimited
Melissa was amazing, very professional and friendly. Melissa had to deal with a few curve balls on the evening and dealt with it all without issue! If I needed an MC again, Melissa would be my go to' person!
Melissa is a real professional who engaged with our event and delivered in a super friendly down-to-earth way. She used her media and personal skills/knowledge to add real value to our lunch - she was more than an MC as she had her own story to tell, had researched well and then bought it altogether in a cohesive package with our other two exceptional speakers that was received well by the audience.
