After reading the authoritative survey of New Zealand Drama Ourselves in Primetime by Trisha Dunleavy back in 2006 I realised how great shows like Mortimers Patch, The Governor, Close to Home, and Under the Mountain were neglected on the world wide web, so was inspired to develop this site to try and detail as much as I could about New Zealand TV shows. In some cases this might links to a fan page or official site if one exists, or I may have details based on my own research and the kind assistance of visitors.

The focus of this site is on shows from before the 1990s because they pre-date the emergence of the web so aren't usually very well documented online, and it also allows me to turn a blind eye to much of the reality TV shows which I have to say I don't find that entertaining. Since starting the site I've also moved to the UK, so I'm not in a position to keep up to date with 21st century productions, but these days they should have their own website anyway.

If you have any information, memories, links or questions about NZ TV shows feel free to add them to this site. Help to fill in missing details for shows that don't ring any bells with me is always appreciated.

While the range of kiwi shows available on DVD is small, it is slowing growing,

Does anyone else remember this show? Karen recalls:

I remember a children's programme in the late 1960's or early 70's called Button On, Button Off. It was hosted by an elderly gentleman (who had a look of Colonel Sanders!) and some children. You could send away for a button (badge) and I did receive one.

Ronald Thomas Bell (Ron) Walton (? - 1999) hosted a children's TV show In the Nature of Things in which he carried out scientific experiments.