2008 in New Zealand television
Overview of the events of 2008 in New Zealand television
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This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres that occurred in 2008, the 49th year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.
Events
- 15 April - The former Silver Fern Temepara George and her partner Stefano Olivieri win the fourth series of Dancing with the Stars.
- 22 April - Debut of Stars in Their Eyes, a series hosted by Simon Barnett in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
- 24 June - The first series of Stars in Their Eyes is won by Deryn Trainer performing as Billy Joel.
- 29 October - 16-year-old dancer Chaz Cummings wins the first series of New Zealand's Got Talent[1]
Premieres
Domestic
- 22 April - Stars in Their Eyes (TV One) (2008-2009)
- 2 July - Burying Brian (TV One) (2008)
- 8 September - New Zealand's Got Talent (Prime) (2008-2013)
International
- 19 June - Army Wives (TV2)
- 3 July - The X's (TV2)
- 3 July - Teamo Supremo (TV2)
- 21 October - Lipstick Jungle (TV3)
- Tom and Jerry Tales (TV2)
- Roary the Racing Car (TV2)
- Squirrel Boy (TV2)
- / Transformers: Animated (TV2)
Television shows
2000s
- Dancing with the Stars (2005-2009)
Ending This Year
Channels
Launches:
- 28 March: Te Reo
- 30 March: TVNZ 7
- 1 October: Country TV
Births
Deaths
References
- ^ "Teen dances for joy after TV win (+pics)". Stuff. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
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