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| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Auckland |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | MTV Networks Australia & New Zealand |
| History | |
| Launched | 18 August 2006 |
| Closed | 30 November 2010 |
| Replaced by | MTV Australia |
| Links | |
| Website | www.mtv.co.nz |
MTV New Zealand was a 24-hour general television entertainment channel operated by MTV Networks International. The channel launched on 18 August 2006. From its launch MTV New Zealand employed 23 people at its headquarters in Auckland.[1] MTV New Zealand was replaced with MTV Australia on 30 November 2010 while still retaining localised advertising and website for New Zealand.[2] As of November 2011, MTV.co.nz redirects viewers to MTV.com.au.
- ^ "For the first time in NZ's history MTV is YOURS". Scoop. 20 July 2006.
- ^ "MTV NZ to axe 23 staff, closes offices". The New Zealand Herald. 28 September 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2011.