New Zealand first nude reporter on Alt TV's programme 'Naked News Flash', in May 2008. Known for appearing on the field during an All Blacks versus Ireland rugby match at Waikato Stadium, on 10 May 2006. Ran unsuccessfully for the Hamilton mayoralty in 2010. In 2016 she fought American Mia St John in a boxing match to raise money for Women's Refuge.
Lewis, Lisa, active 2006-2020
"I TOLD you to read it topless!" 22 May, 2008
Date: 22 May 2008
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0006603
Description: A 'GOOD EVANS' cartoon. Prime Minister, Helen Clark, is reading reviews of the 2008 budget in the newspaper. She tells Michael Cullen that he should have read the Budget topless. Lisa Lewis was New Zealand's first topless newsreader on Alt TV. Title taken from cartoon. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Record was updated on 13 August 2020.
"Who's got a nude news reader?.. Not One, surely..." 20 May 2008
Date: 20 May 2008
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]
Reference: DCDL-0006567
Description: Shows a man sitting in an armchair watching the news on television. His wife expresses surprise that TV ONE might have a nude news reader. In May 2008 Alt TV news presenter Lisa Lewis was the first New Zealand news presenter to appear topless. Title taken from cartoon. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Descriptive record was updated on 13 August 2020.
'News flash! The game's not over yet. PM Helen Clark is to hold NAKED NEWS conferences ...
Date: 7 July 2008
From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0007039
Description: Shows a topless Prime Minister Helen Clark giving a news conference. Refers to Labour's standing in the opinion polls, and Alt TV news presenter Lisa Lewis. Title taken from cartoon text. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Record updated on 13 August 2020.
'ONE, Alt TV'. 15 May, 2008
Date: 15 May 2008
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0006611
Description: A 'GOOD EVANS' cartoon. Shows a male newsreader on TV ONE wearing underpants and jandals and an Alt TV topless female newsreader. In May 2008 Alt TV news presenter Lisa Lewis was the first New Zealand news presenter to appear topless. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Descriptive record was updated on 13 August 2020.
Lisa Lewis running on a rugby field
Date: 17 May 2008
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
Reference: DCDL-0006562
Description: Depicts Lisa Lewis wearing a bikini and running across the field in 2006 during the closing moments of the All Blacks v Ireland rugby test, Hamilton. In May 2008 Lisa Lewis became the first New Zealand naked newsreader on independent station Alt TV programme 'Naked News Flash'. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Descriptive record was updated on 13 August 2020.