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This is a list of New Zealand television-related events in 1976.
Events
- TV2 is renamed South Pacific Television
Debuts
Domestic
- 26 August - University Challenge (TV One) (1976-1989, 2014–present)
- That's Country (TVNZ) (1976-1983)
International
- 5 February - Shang-a-Lang (TV2)
Television shows
- No information on television shows this year.
Ending this year
- No shows ending this year.
Channels
Launches:
- December: South Pacific Television