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{{Short description|New Zealand television channel}}
{{Short description|New Zealand television channel}}
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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = TVNZ 2<br>''Te Reo Tātaki Rua''
| name = TVNZ 2<br>''Te Reo Tātaki Rua''
| logo = TVNZ 2 logo.svg
| logo = TVNZ 2 logo.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_caption = Current logo
| logo_caption = Current logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{start date and age|1975|6|30|df=yes}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|1975|6|30|df=yes}}
| country = [[New Zealand]]
| country = [[New Zealand]]
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| owner = [[Television New Zealand|TVNZ]]
| owner = [[Television New Zealand|TVNZ]]
| former_names = TV2 (1975–1976, 1995–2016)<br />[[South Pacific Television]] (1976–1980)<br />New Zealand Two (1980–1981)<br />Television 2 (1981–1987)<br />Network Two (1987–1989)<br />Channel 2 (1989–1995)
| former_names = TV2 (1975–1976, 1995–2016)<br />[[South Pacific Television]] (1976–1980)<br />Television Two (1980–1982)<br />Television 2 (1982–1987)<br />Network Two (1987–1989)<br />Channel 2 (1989–1995)
| website = [https://www.tvnz.co.nz/livetv/tvnz-2 tvnz.co.nz/livetv/tvnz-2]
| website = [https://www.tvnz.co.nz/livetv/tvnz-2 tvnz.co.nz/livetv/tvnz-2]
| area = National
| area = National
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| timeshift_service = TVNZ 2+1
| timeshift_service = TVNZ 2+1
}}
}}
'''TVNZ 2''' ({{lang-mi|Te Reo Tātaki Rua}}) is the second [[New Zealand]] television channel owned and operated by the state-owned broadcaster [[Television New Zealand]] (TVNZ). It targets a younger audience than its sister channel, [[TVNZ 1]]. TVNZ 2's line up consists of dramas, comedies, and reality TV shows. A small number are produced in New Zealand which are either of a comedic, soap opera or reality nature, with rest of the line-up<ref>{{cite web|url=http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/planit/opportunities/week_14/TV2_WEEK_14a.pdf|title=TV2_WEEK_14a.pdf|access-date=April 2, 2018|work=TVNZ}}</ref> imported from mostly a [[Warner Bros. International Television|Warner Bros.]] or [[HiT Entertainment]] or [[Disney Media Distribution|Disney]] catalogue or a [[FremantleMedia]] or [[Hasbro]] or [[Endemol Australia|Endemol]] soap opera/reality TV catalogue.
'''TVNZ 2''' ({{lang-mi|Te Reo Tātaki Rua}}) is the second [[New Zealand]] television channel owned and operated by the state-owned broadcaster [[Television New Zealand]] (TVNZ). It targets a younger audience than its sister channel, [[TVNZ 1]]. TVNZ 2's line up consists of dramas, comedies, and reality TV shows. A small number are produced in New Zealand which are either of a comedic, soap opera or reality nature, with rest of the line-up taken from international catalogues.


TVNZ 2 is New Zealand's second-oldest television channel, formed in 1975 following the break-up of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation into [[Radio New Zealand]], Television One and Television Two. It began broadcasting on 30 June 1975, and for most of the 1970s was known as '''South Pacific Television'''. In 1980, it became a part of TVNZ when South Pacific Television and Television One merged, and reverted to the name '''TV2'''. The channel was renamed TVNZ 2 in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11719274 |title=So long TV One, TVNZ announces new channel names|work=[[New Zealand Herald]]|date=September 29, 2016}}</ref>
TVNZ 2 is New Zealand's second-oldest television channel, formed in 1975 following the break-up of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation into [[Radio New Zealand]], Television One and Television Two. It began broadcasting on 30 June 1975, and for most of the 1970s was known as '''South Pacific Television'''. In 1980, it became a part of TVNZ when South Pacific Television and Television One merged, and reverted to the name '''TV2'''. The channel was renamed TVNZ 2 in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11719274 |title=So long TV One, TVNZ announces new channel names|work=[[New Zealand Herald]]|date=September 29, 2016}}</ref>
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==History==
==History==
[[File:TVNZ TV2 logo.svg|thumb|150px|right|A former logo, used until October 2016.]]
[[File:TVNZ TV2 logo.svg|thumb|150px|right|A former logo, used until 30 September 2016.]]

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TV2 was formed following the dissolution of the [[New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation]] on 1 April 1975, with the corporation splitting into [[Radio New Zealand]] and two television channels: [[TV One (New Zealand)|Television One]] and TV2. Whereas Television One took over WNTV1 in Wellington and DNTV2 in Dunedin as well as the existing channel frequencies, TV2 took over AKTV2 in [[Auckland]] and CHTV3 in [[Christchurch]], broadcasting on channel 4 in Auckland and channel 8 in Christchurch.
=== 1975-1980: TV2 South Pacific Television ===
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TV2 was formed following the dissolution of the [[New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation]] on 1 April 1975, with the corporation splitting into [[Radio New Zealand]] and two television channels: [[TV One (New Zealand)|Television One]] and Television Two. Whereas Television One took over WNTV1 in [[Wellington]] and DNTV2 in [[Dunedin]] as well as the existing channel frequencies, Television Two took over AKTV2 in [[Auckland]] and CHTV3 in [[Christchurch]], broadcasting on channel 4 in Auckland and channel 8 in Christchurch.

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TV2 began broadcasting in [[Auckland]] at 1{{nbsp}}pm on Monday 30 June 1975. Broadcasting began in [[Christchurch]] five hours later at 6{{nbsp}}pm, due to extra time being needed to fix an aerial fault at the city's [[Sugarloaf (New Zealand)|Sugarloaf]] transmitter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 1975 |title=Bright new TV2 —and chance to twiddle knobs |pages=1 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1975/07/01/1}}</ref> The opening weekend saw the country's first [[telethon]], raising over [[New Zealand dollar|$]]485,000 for the [[St John New Zealand|St John Ambulance Service]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 July 1975 |title=Telethon dragged in far more than target figure |pages=1 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1975/07/07/1}}</ref>


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As there was only one national link at the time, and Television One had priority, TV2 used the link overnight to feed the next day's programmes between Auckland and Christchurch so they could be broadcast simultaneously. During its first year, TV2 introduced the [[Goodnight Kiwi]] cartoon for its [[closedown]], although it was not until 1980 that it assumed its most recognised form.
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TV2 began broadcasting in Auckland at 1:00PM on Monday 30 June 1975. Broadcasting began in Christchurch five hours later at 6:00PM, due to extra time being needed to fix an aerial fault at the city's [[Sugarloaf (New Zealand)|Sugarloaf]] transmitter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 1975 |title=Bright new TV2 —and chance to twiddle knobs |pages=1 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1975/07/01/1}}</ref> The opening weekend saw the country's first [[telethon]], raising over [[New Zealand dollar|$]]485,000 for the [[St John New Zealand|St John Ambulance Service]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 July 1975 |title=Telethon dragged in far more than target figure |pages=1 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1975/07/07/1}}</ref>


TV2 began broadcasting in the [[Waikato]] on 1 September 1975. TV2 began broadcasting in [[Wellington]] on 24 November 1975, after the city's infamous winds hampered aerial installation at the [[Mount Kaukau]] transmitter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 August 1975 |title=TV2 struggling for full competition |pages=4 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1975/08/28/4}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 November 1975 |title=TV2 soon in Wellington |pages=16 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19751101.2.116}}</ref> Coverage was extended to Dunedin and [[Invercargill]] on 28 June 1976.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 August 1976 |title=Coverage by TV2 |pages=11 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19760807.2.70}}</ref>
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As there was only one national link at the time, and Television One had priority, TV2 used the link overnight to feed the next day's programmes between Auckland and Christchurch so they could be broadcast simultaneously. During its first year, TV2 introduced the [[Goodnight Kiwi]] cartoon for its [[closedown]], although it was not until 1980 that it assumed its most recognised form. TV2 begin broadcasting in [[Wellington]] in November 1975 and in Dunedin in 1976.


In 1976, TV2 was renamed [[South Pacific Television]]. This also reduced confusion in Auckland and Dunedin where Television One broadcast on channel 2 (TV2 broadcast on channel 4 in both centres).<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 August 1976 |title=TV2 likes ’South Pacific’ |pages=11 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1976/08/19/11}}</ref> Along with Television One and [[Radio New Zealand]], South Pacific Television became part of the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand (BCNZ) in 1977.
The channel had branded itself as "TV2 South Pacific Television" since its launch.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 1975 |title=TV2 South Pacific Television advertisement |pages=21 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1975/07/01/21}}</ref> In 1976, it dropped the TV2 moniker and was renamed simply [[South Pacific Television]]. This also reduced confusion in Auckland and Dunedin where Television One broadcast on channel 2 (TV2 broadcast on channel 4 in both centres).<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 August 1976 |title=TV2 likes ’South Pacific’ |pages=11 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1976/08/19/11}}</ref> Along with Television One and [[Radio New Zealand]], South Pacific Television became part of the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand (BCNZ) in 1977.


In February 1979, the National Government announced it would the amalgamate Television One and South Pacific Television under an single administration.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 1979 |title=Reorganised TV to ‘cut duplication’ |pages=1 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1979/02/15/1}}</ref> South Pacific Television closed down for the last time at 12:15{{Nbsp}}am on 16 February 1980, after airing a two-hour farewell special.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 1980 |title=Farewell to SPTV |pages=11 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1980/02/15/11}}</ref>
In 1980, South Pacific Television and Television One merged to form [[Television New Zealand]] (the channel was renamed "New Zealand Two" before changing to "Television 2" in 1982), with the promise of 'complementary programming'.
In 1981, tenders were called for the supply of programmes for Television 2's morning slot. The following year Northern Television began producing programmes as the first private enterprise TV broadcaster in the country. In 1983 Northern TV was forced to close due to high costs and low advertising revenue.


=== 1980-present: Television New Zealand ===
The [[Third National Government of New Zealand|National government]] debated selling off Television 2 to a private enterprise in 1983, but this did not happen. In 1987, Television 2 was rebranded as "Network Two". In 1988 the [[Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand|Labour government]] dissolved BCNZ, and deregulated the broadcasting market. With the launch of [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]] in 1989, TV2 (now rebranded 'Channel 2') moved away from complementary programming and repositioned itself as an entertainment channel, leaving more serious programming to TV One.
Television Two relaunched at 12:00{{Nbsp}}noon on 16 February 1980 under the administration of [[Television New Zealand]], with the promise of 'complementary programming'.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 February 1980 |title=From today, it's Television New Zealand. |pages=12 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1980/02/16/12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 February 1980 |title=Television and Radio |pages=13 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1980/02/16/13}}</ref> In 1981, tenders were called for the supply of programmes for TV2's morning slot. The following year Northern Television began producing programmes as the first private enterprise TV broadcaster in the country. In 1983 Northern TV was forced to close due to high costs and low advertising revenue.


The [[Third National Government of New Zealand|National government]] debated selling off TV2 to a private enterprise in 1983, but this did not happen. In 1987, Television New Zealand started to move away from complementary programming, with TV2 emphasising entertainment while TV One would emphasise information-based programming.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Baker |first=Margaret |date=5 February 1987 |title=Children ‘lose’ in TV programming change |pages=7 |work=[[The Press]] |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19870205.2.76}}</ref>
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In January 1992, Channel 2 introduced 24-hour television overnight which lasted three months. It went back to a nightly closedown but 24-hour programming was reintroduced by mid-1993, initially on Fridays and Saturdays. By mid-1994, 24-hour programming on Channel 2 was extended to Thursdays to Sundays, and on 19 October 1994, Channel 2 began broadcasting non-stop, 24 hours a day. In 1995, Channel 2 reverted to its old name, TV2.


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By mid-1987, TV2 was rebranded as "Network Two", and in 1989 was rebranded as "Channel 2". In January 1992, Channel 2 introduced 24-hour television overnight which lasted three months. It went back to a nightly closedown but 24-hour programming was reintroduced by mid-1993, initially on Fridays and Saturdays. By mid-1994, 24-hour programming on Channel 2 was extended to Thursdays to Sundays, and on 19 October 1994, Channel 2 began broadcasting non-stop, 24 hours a day. In 1995, Channel 2 reverted to its old name, TV2.
TV2's highest-ever rating broadcast was the BBC ''[[Panorama (TV series)|Panorama]]'' interview with [[Diana, Princess of Wales]], which screened on 21 November 1995. 1.517 million New Zealanders tuned in, or 41 percent of New Zealand's population (3.706 million). The broadcast remained the country's most watched television broadcast until 31 August 1997, when TV One's breaking news of [[Death of Diana, Princess of Wales|Diana's death]] gained 1.703 million viewers.


On 22 September 2007, TV2 went into 16:9 widescreen on [[Freeview (New Zealand)|Freeview]] 24 hours a day.
On 22 September 2007, TV2 went into 16:9 widescreen on [[Freeview (New Zealand)|Freeview]] 24 hours a day.
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== Programming ==
== Programming ==
{{for|a list of New Zealand made programmes screened on all TVNZ television channels|List of programmes broadcast by TVNZ}}Long-running TVNZ 2 programmes include children's show ''[[What Now]]'' (since 1981; on TVNZ 2 since 1989) and soap opera ''[[Shortland Street]]'' (since 1992).
{{for|a list of New Zealand made programmes screened on all TVNZ television channels|List of programmes broadcast by TVNZ 2}}Long-running TVNZ 2 programmes include children's show ''[[What Now (TV programme)|What Now]]'' (since 1981; on TVNZ 2 since 1989) and soap opera ''[[Shortland Street]]'' (since 1992).


==TVNZ 2+1==
==TVNZ 2+1==
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = TVNZ 2+1
| name = TVNZ 2+1
| logo = TVNZ 2 +1 logo.png
| logo = TVNZ 2 +1 logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size = 150px
| owner = [[Television New Zealand]]
| launch_date = 1 September 2013
| launch_date = 1 September 2013
| replaced = [[TVNZ U]]
| former_names = TV2+1 (2013–2016)
| former_names = TV2+1 (2013–2016)
| area = National
| area = National
| picture_format = [[576i]] ([[SDTV]])
}}
}}
[[File:TVNZ TV2+1.png|thumb|right|150px|A former logo, used until October 2016.]]
[[File:TVNZ TV2+1.png|thumb|150px|A former logo, used until October 2016.|alt=2+1]]
'''TVNZ 2+1''' was launched to Freeview and Sky customers on 1 September 2013 as '''TV2+1'''. It is a channel with a one-hour time shift of the Auckland TVNZ 2 feed. The channel is available on Channel 7 on Freeview and 502 on Sky. This channel replaced [[U (TV channel)|U]], which was an interactive youth-orientated channel. When the channel was launched, TV One Plus 1 (now [[TVNZ 1+1]]) moved to Channel 6 on Freeview, while TV2+1 took over Channel 7. It was rebranded as TVNZ 2+1 on 1 October 2016.
'''TVNZ 2+1''' was launched to Freeview and Sky customers on 1 September 2013 as '''TV2+1'''. It is a channel with a one-hour time shift of the Auckland TVNZ 2 feed. The channel is available on Channel 7 on Freeview and 502 on Sky. This channel replaced [[U (TV channel)|U]], which was an interactive youth-orientated channel. When the channel was launched, TV One Plus 1 (now [[TVNZ 1+1]]) moved to Channel 6 on Freeview, while TV2+1 took over Channel 7. It was rebranded as TVNZ 2+1 on 1 October 2016.


=== Home Learning TV ===
=== Home Learning TV ===
'''Home Learning TV''' was launched on 15 April 2020, and broadcast on the channel from 9am to 3pm on weekdays instead of a timeshift of TVNZ 2. From 12 June, it was shifted to TVNZ 2, broadcasting from 8:15am to 9am on weekdays. It was part of the government's efforts to encourage continued educational engagement during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand|nationwide lockdown]] that had closed all New Zealand schools. The content was hosted by various New Zealand educators.
'''Home Learning TV''' was launched on 15 April 2020, and broadcast on the channel from 9{{nbsp}}am to 3{{nbsp}}pm on weekdays instead of a timeshift of TVNZ 2. From 12 June, it was shifted to TVNZ 2, broadcasting from 8:15{{nbsp}}am to 9{{nbsp}}am on weekdays. It was part of the government's efforts to encourage continued educational engagement during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand|nationwide lockdown]] that had closed all New Zealand schools. The content was hosted by various New Zealand educators.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}
*{{official website}}


{{TVNZ}}
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[[Category:New Zealand television channels]]
[[Category:Television channels in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1975]]
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[[Category:English-language television stations in New Zealand]]

Revision as of 18:29, 14 March 2024

TVNZ 2
Te Reo Tātaki Rua
Current logo used since 2016
CountryNew Zealand
Broadcast areaNational
Programming
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Timeshift serviceTVNZ 2+1
Ownership
OwnerTVNZ
Sister channelsTVNZ 1
TVNZ Duke
History
Launched30 June 1975; 48 years ago (1975-06-30)
Former namesTV2 (1975–1976, 1995–2016)
South Pacific Television (1976–1980)
Television Two (1980–1982)
Television 2 (1982–1987)
Network Two (1987–1989)
Channel 2 (1989–1995)
Links
WebcastWatch live (NZ only)
Websitetvnz.co.nz/livetv/tvnz-2
Availability
Terrestrial
DVB 64-QAM on band IV

TVNZ 2 (Māori: Te Reo Tātaki Rua) is the second New Zealand television channel owned and operated by the state-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand (TVNZ). It targets a younger audience than its sister channel, TVNZ 1. TVNZ 2's line up consists of dramas, comedies, and reality TV shows. A small number are produced in New Zealand which are either of a comedic, soap opera or reality nature, with rest of the line-up taken from international catalogues.

TVNZ 2 is New Zealand's second-oldest television channel, formed in 1975 following the break-up of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation into Radio New Zealand, Television One and Television Two. It began broadcasting on 30 June 1975, and for most of the 1970s was known as South Pacific Television. In 1980, it became a part of TVNZ when South Pacific Television and Television One merged, and reverted to the name TV2. The channel was renamed TVNZ 2 in October 2016.[1]

The channel is broadcast on the government owned Kordia terrestrial network as well as on one of the two Kordia satellite transponders, which is included in channel packages on the Freeview and Sky platforms. Sky also make the channel available on one of their own satellite transponders.

History

A former logo, used until 30 September 2016.

1975-1980: TV2 South Pacific Television

TV2 was formed following the dissolution of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation on 1 April 1975, with the corporation splitting into Radio New Zealand and two television channels: Television One and Television Two. Whereas Television One took over WNTV1 in Wellington and DNTV2 in Dunedin as well as the existing channel frequencies, Television Two took over AKTV2 in Auckland and CHTV3 in Christchurch, broadcasting on channel 4 in Auckland and channel 8 in Christchurch.

TV2 began broadcasting in Auckland at 1 pm on Monday 30 June 1975. Broadcasting began in Christchurch five hours later at 6 pm, due to extra time being needed to fix an aerial fault at the city's Sugarloaf transmitter.[2] The opening weekend saw the country's first telethon, raising over $485,000 for the St John Ambulance Service.[3]

As there was only one national link at the time, and Television One had priority, TV2 used the link overnight to feed the next day's programmes between Auckland and Christchurch so they could be broadcast simultaneously. During its first year, TV2 introduced the Goodnight Kiwi cartoon for its closedown, although it was not until 1980 that it assumed its most recognised form.

TV2 began broadcasting in the Waikato on 1 September 1975. TV2 began broadcasting in Wellington on 24 November 1975, after the city's infamous winds hampered aerial installation at the Mount Kaukau transmitter.[4][5] Coverage was extended to Dunedin and Invercargill on 28 June 1976.[6]

The channel had branded itself as "TV2 South Pacific Television" since its launch.[7] In 1976, it dropped the TV2 moniker and was renamed simply South Pacific Television. This also reduced confusion in Auckland and Dunedin where Television One broadcast on channel 2 (TV2 broadcast on channel 4 in both centres).[8] Along with Television One and Radio New Zealand, South Pacific Television became part of the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand (BCNZ) in 1977.

In February 1979, the National Government announced it would the amalgamate Television One and South Pacific Television under an single administration.[9] South Pacific Television closed down for the last time at 12:15 am on 16 February 1980, after airing a two-hour farewell special.[10]

1980-present: Television New Zealand

Television Two relaunched at 12:00 noon on 16 February 1980 under the administration of Television New Zealand, with the promise of 'complementary programming'.[11][12] In 1981, tenders were called for the supply of programmes for TV2's morning slot. The following year Northern Television began producing programmes as the first private enterprise TV broadcaster in the country. In 1983 Northern TV was forced to close due to high costs and low advertising revenue.

The National government debated selling off TV2 to a private enterprise in 1983, but this did not happen. In 1987, Television New Zealand started to move away from complementary programming, with TV2 emphasising entertainment while TV One would emphasise information-based programming.[13]

By mid-1987, TV2 was rebranded as "Network Two", and in 1989 was rebranded as "Channel 2". In January 1992, Channel 2 introduced 24-hour television overnight which lasted three months. It went back to a nightly closedown but 24-hour programming was reintroduced by mid-1993, initially on Fridays and Saturdays. By mid-1994, 24-hour programming on Channel 2 was extended to Thursdays to Sundays, and on 19 October 1994, Channel 2 began broadcasting non-stop, 24 hours a day. In 1995, Channel 2 reverted to its old name, TV2.

On 22 September 2007, TV2 went into 16:9 widescreen on Freeview 24 hours a day.

On 2 September 2010, TV2 changed from broadcasting in 720p high definition to 1080i.[citation needed]

On New Year's Day 2012, TV2 introduced a new look graphics package with a new theme song for the network. At the same time, the TV2 digital on-screen graphic logo moved from the top right hand corner of the screen to the bottom right hand corner of the screen, for the first time since 2003.

From 19 August 2013, TV2 reacquired broadcast rights for Home and Away, after outbidding TV3.[14]

On 1 October 2016, the channel was renamed TVNZ 2.

Programming

For a list of New Zealand made programmes screened on all TVNZ television channels, see List of programmes broadcast by TVNZ 2.

Long-running TVNZ 2 programmes include children's show What Now (since 1981; on TVNZ 2 since 1989) and soap opera Shortland Street (since 1992).

TVNZ 2+1

TVNZ 2+1
Broadcast areaNational
Programming
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerTelevision New Zealand
History
Launched1 September 2013
ReplacedTVNZ U
Former namesTV2+1 (2013–2016)
2+1
A former logo, used until October 2016.

TVNZ 2+1 was launched to Freeview and Sky customers on 1 September 2013 as TV2+1. It is a channel with a one-hour time shift of the Auckland TVNZ 2 feed. The channel is available on Channel 7 on Freeview and 502 on Sky. This channel replaced U, which was an interactive youth-orientated channel. When the channel was launched, TV One Plus 1 (now TVNZ 1+1) moved to Channel 6 on Freeview, while TV2+1 took over Channel 7. It was rebranded as TVNZ 2+1 on 1 October 2016.

Home Learning TV

Home Learning TV was launched on 15 April 2020, and broadcast on the channel from 9 am to 3 pm on weekdays instead of a timeshift of TVNZ 2. From 12 June, it was shifted to TVNZ 2, broadcasting from 8:15 am to 9 am on weekdays. It was part of the government's efforts to encourage continued educational engagement during the nationwide lockdown that had closed all New Zealand schools. The content was hosted by various New Zealand educators.

References

  1. ^ "So long TV One, TVNZ announces new channel names". New Zealand Herald. 29 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Bright new TV2 —and chance to twiddle knobs". The Press. 1 July 1975. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Telethon dragged in far more than target figure". The Press. 7 July 1975. p. 1.
  4. ^ "TV2 struggling for full competition". The Press. 28 August 1975. p. 4.
  5. ^ "TV2 soon in Wellington". The Press. 1 November 1975. p. 16.
  6. ^ "Coverage by TV2". The Press. 7 August 1976. p. 11.
  7. ^ "TV2 South Pacific Television advertisement". The Press. 1 July 1975. p. 21.
  8. ^ "TV2 likes 'South Pacific'". The Press. 19 August 1976. p. 11.
  9. ^ "Reorganised TV to 'cut duplication'". The Press. 15 February 1979. p. 1.
  10. ^ "Farewell to SPTV". The Press. 15 February 1980. p. 11.
  11. ^ "From today, it's Television New Zealand". The Press. 16 February 1980. p. 12.
  12. ^ "Television and Radio". The Press. 16 February 1980. p. 13.
  13. ^ Baker, Margaret (5 February 1987). "Children 'lose' in TV programming change". The Press. p. 7.
  14. ^ "TVNZ announces when Home and Away will air". ONE News. Archived from the original on 15 July 2013.

External links

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