1997 in New Zealand television

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This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres that occurred in 1997, the 38th year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.

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Events

Debuts

Domestic

International

Subscription television

Subscription premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on New Zealand subscription television that had previously premiered on New Zealand free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network.

International

ProgramSubscription networkFree-to-air networkDate
Flag of the United States.svg The Flintstones Cartoon Network TV2 1997
Flag of the United States.svg Tom and Jerry Cartoon Network TV2 1997
Flag of the United States.svg The All-New Popeye Show Cartoon Network TV One, TV2 1997

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.

Domestic

ProgramNew network(s)Previous network(s)Date
Squirt TV2 TV3 1997

International

ProgramNew network(s)Previous network(s)Date
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neighbours TV4 TV2 1997
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends TV3 TV One 1997

New channels

Free for air

Cable

Television shows

Ending this year

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