1996 in New Zealand television

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This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres that occurred in 1996, the 37th year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.

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Events

Debuts

Domestic

International

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on a New Zealand television network that had previously premiered on another New Zealand television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

International

ProgramNew network(s)Previous network(s)Date
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Johnson and Friends TV One TV2 2 February
Flag of the United States.svg Beakman's World TV One TV2 15 February
Flag of the United States.svg Grace Under Fire TV3 TV2 13 August
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg EastEnders TV One TV2 1996
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Noddy and Father Christmas TV One TV2 1996
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mole's Christmas TV One TV2 1996
Flag of the United States.svg Baywatch TV3 TV2 1996
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Howards' Way TV2 TV One 1996

Television shows

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