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.

2003 TVNZ Charter
On March 1, 2003, TVNZ introduced a Charter 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.