Television broadcasting in New Zealand

History

1973 - The introduction of colour television in New Zealand
1989 - New Zealand on Air is created.
1990 -
- TV3 was introduced and was almost immediately put into liquidation due to TV2 having the rights to the Commonwealth Games at the time.
- Sky TV, the first pay TV model is introduced into New Zealand
1991 - In 12 months, TV3 announced losses of $48 million NZD; double the forecast lost.
2003 - The TVNZ Charter was introduced.
2005 - MySky is introduced.
2006 - Freeview, a digital free-to-air platform is introduced and backed by the Government.
2007 -
- TVNZ introduces TVNZ on demand.
- TVNZ6 is created. Advertising free.

On March 1, 2003, TVNZ introduced a Charter^[1] that applies to all parts of TVNZ free-to-air broadcasting operations

The Charter promised -

feature programming across all genres that informs, entertains and educates New Zealand audiences
strive always to set and maintain the highest standards of programme quality and editorial integrity
provide shared experiences that contribute to a sense of citizenship & national identity
ensure in its programmes and programme planning the participation of Maori & the presence of a significant Maori voice
programmes that cater for varied interests and age groups not generally catered for by other national television broadcasters
provide programmes of general appeal and for smaller audiences
extend range of experiences and ideas available to New Zealander's
play leading role in standards of quality programming
play leading role in meeting codes of broadcasting practice
support & promote the talents & creative resources of New Zealanders and of the independent film and TV industry.