MTV (New Zealand TV channel)

MTV
Final logo used from 1 July 2009 to 30 November 2010
CountryNew Zealand
HeadquartersAuckland
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMTV Networks Australia & New Zealand
History
Launched18 August 2006
Closed30 November 2010
Replaced byMTV Australia
Links
Websitewww.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. MTV New Zealand was replaced with MTV Australia on 30 November 2010 while still retaining localised advertising and website for New Zealand. As of November 2011, MTV.co.nz redirects viewers to MTV.com.au.