1989 in New Zealand television

This is a list of New Zealand television-related events in 1989.

Events

• 26 November - TV3 is launched in New Zealand.
• 27 November - American children's animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles based on the comic book series by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird begins airing on TV3.

Debuts

New channels

• 26 November - TV3

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on a New Zealand television network that had previously premiered on another New Zealand television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

International

Program	New network(s)	Previous network(s)	Date
The Wuzzles	TV3	TV One	27 November

Television shows

• Play School (1975–1990)
• University Challenge (1976–1989, 2014–present)
• After School (1980–1989)
• What Now (1981–present)
• Gloss (1987–1990)
• Betty's Bunch (1989)
• Blind Date (1989–1991)
• The Early Bird Show (1989–1992)
• Shark in the Park (1989–1992)

Ending this year

• 16 April – Worzel Gummidge Down Under (also United Kingdom) (1987–1989)
• 5 November – University Challenge (1976–1989, 2014–present)
• After School (TVNZ) (1980–1989)
• Betty's Bunch (1989)