Newshub's Samantha Hayes joins cast of Dancing With The Stars NZ

Newshub newsreader Samantha Hayes has confirmed she will be joining the cast of Dancing With The Stars New Zealand for its newest season. Photo / Janna Dixon

Newshub's 6pm newsreader Samantha Hayes will go from reading the news to reading judges' scores as she has confirmed she will be appearing on Dancing With The Stars New Zealand.

Hayes took to social media to confirm she would be joining the show.

"I can't dance, but I love a challenge and it's for a great cause.

"I'm supporting the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association and just hope I make it through my first dance routine without going blank! Be kind."

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I can't dance, but I love a challenge and it's for a great cause. I'm supporting the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association and just hope I make it through my first dance routine without going blank! Be kind 💛

A post shared by Samantha Hayes (@samanthahayes) on Apr 11, 2018 at 12:15am PDT

She will join the likes of Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox and ACT party leader David Seymour.

Other stars already announced include Jess Quinn, former cricketer Chris Harris, Robert Rakete and socialite Gilda Kirkpatrick.