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{{Short description|Local TV station in Dunedin, New Zealand}}
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'''DNTV2''' was a television station in [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]] established by the then [[New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation]] in 1962.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/milestones-in-television-3573992 |title=Milestones in television &#124; ENTERTAINMENT News |publisher=Tvnz.co.nz |date=2010-05-31 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref> Its base, and studio complex operated from the historic Garrison Hall in Dowling Street. Until 2010 Garrison Hall was occupied by NHNZ which has since moved to a larger facility in Melville Street. Garrison Hall remains a television production hub to this day, it is now home to Animation Research, Taylormade Media, The Video Factory and Kahawai Productions.
'''DNTV2''' was a television station in [[Dunedin]], [[New Zealand]] established by the then [[New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation]] in 1962.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/milestones-in-television-3573992 |title=Milestones in television &#124; ENTERTAINMENT News |publisher=Tvnz.co.nz |date=31 May 2010 |accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref> Its base, and studio complex operated from the historic Garrison Hall in Dowling Street. Until 2010 Garrison Hall was occupied by NHNZ which has since moved to a larger facility in Melville Street. Garrison Hall remains a television production hub to this day, it is now home to Animation Research, Taylormade Media, The Video Factory and Kahawai Productions.


[[Image:Dunedin Garrison Hall.JPG|thumb|Garrison Hall, Dunedin in 2011]]
[[Image:Dunedin Garrison Hall.JPG|thumb|Garrison Hall, Dunedin in 2011]]
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Broadcasting to Dunedin began on 31 July 1962. This followed successful start ups in [[Auckland]], [[Wellington]] and [[Christchurch]]. Initially there was no networking between the four stations, imported programmes and news footage needed to be physically sent between the different centres meaning differing transmission dates. The first network news was read by [[Dougal Stevenson]] on 5 November 1969.
Broadcasting to Dunedin began on 31 July 1962. This followed successful start ups in [[Auckland]], [[Wellington]] and [[Christchurch]]. Initially there was no networking between the four stations, imported programmes and news footage needed to be physically sent between the different centres meaning differing transmission dates. The first network news was read by [[Dougal Stevenson]] on 5 November 1969.


Initially, DNTV2 was broadcast from a transmitter at [[Shiel Hill|Highcliff]]. Coverage was extended to South Otago and Southland in 1964 with the commissioning of relay stations at Kuriwao and Mount Hedgehope. The [[Mount Cargill]] transmitter was commissioned in 1970 to replace the Highcliff transmitter.<ref>{{cite news|date=28 June 1967|title=Parliamentary Debates (Hansard)|publisher=New Zealand Parliament|volume=351|page=1394}}</ref>
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Following expansion in the 1960s, news, administration and production staff moved to other locations nearby including Orbell Chambers and the Methodist Central Mission, both in Stuart Street. The set construction unit moved to Fryatt Street in the city's wharf area. This left the Garrison Hall facility as studios, transmission control, wardrobe, make-up and dressing rooms.


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Following expansion in the 1960s, news, administration and production staff moved to other locations nearby including Orbell Chambers and the Methodist Central Mission, both in Stuart Street. The set construction unit moved to Fryatt Street in the city's wharf area. This left the Garrison Hall facility as studios, transmission control, wardrobe, make-up and dressing rooms until June 1988, when a Dunedin newsroom was officially opened at the facility.
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On 1 April 1975, DNTV2 was folded, along with Wellington-based [[WNTV1]] into Television One. The newly created network would have two production facilities, those being Garrison Hall and the newly opened Avalon Television Centre. Although the Avalon facility was larger and purpose built, at times the production output from the Dunedin operation exceeded that of Avalon.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith |first=Charmian |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/76360/130-years-a-centre-distraction |title=130 years a centre of distraction (page 1) &#124; Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News |publisher=Odt.co.nz |date=2009-10-03 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref>


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On 1 April 1975, DNTV2 was folded, along with Wellington-based WNTV1 into [[TVNZ 1|Television One]]. The newly created network would have two production facilities, those being Garrison Hall and the newly opened Avalon Television Centre. Although the Avalon facility was larger and purpose built, at times the production output from the Dunedin operation exceeded that of Avalon.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith |first=Charmian |url=http://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/76360/130-years-a-centre-distraction |title=130 years a centre of distraction (page 1) &#124; Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News |publisher=Odt.co.nz |date=3 October 2009 |accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref>
[[Image:Tvonelogo1.PNG|thumb|Television One Logo]]


In 1980 [[TV One (New Zealand)|Television One]] was combined with Television Two to create a combined Television New Zealand. The [[Dunedin]] operation becoming one of four TVNZ production sites along with [[Wellington]], [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]]. Although it was the smallest of the production centres, its share of output to the national networks stood at around 30% before [[TVNZ]] began cutbacks in the late 1980s and early 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alan Wood |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/new-year-honours-2011/6203521/Dunedin-turned-rock-n-roller-into-TV-entrepreneur |title=Ian Taylor &#124; Dunedin turned rock'n'roller into TV... |publisher=Stuff.co.nz |date=2011-12-31 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref> In effort to stave off competition from the soon to launch [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]], TVNZ production was scaled back nationwide and centralised in a new facility in [[Auckland]].
In 1980 Television One was combined with [[South Pacific Television]] to create a combined Television New Zealand. The [[Dunedin]] operation becoming one of four TVNZ production sites along with [[Wellington]], [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]]. Although it was the smallest of the production centres, its share of output to the national networks stood at around 30% before [[TVNZ]] began cutbacks in the late 1980s and early 1990s.<ref>{{cite news|author=Alan Wood |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/new-year-honours-2011/6203521/Dunedin-turned-rock-n-roller-into-TV-entrepreneur |title=Ian Taylor &#124; Dunedin turned rock'n'roller into TV... |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=31 December 2011 |accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref> In effort to stave off competition from the soon to launch [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]], TVNZ production was scaled back nationwide and centralised in a new facility in [[Auckland]].


While TVNZ was scaling back production, one exception was the Natural History Unit, which continued to thrive and was eventually sold off by TVNZ as a going concern as [[NHNZ]]. Other offshoot production companies were born out of TVNZ's retreat from Dunedin. Notable companies being Animation Research, Taylormade Productions, and Kids TV.
While TVNZ was scaling back production, one exception was the Natural History Unit, which continued to thrive and was eventually sold off by TVNZ as a going concern as [[NHNZ]]. Other offshoot production companies were born out of TVNZ's retreat from Dunedin. Notable companies being Animation Research, Taylormade Productions, and Kids TV.


[[Image:UniversityChallengeNZ.jpg|thumb|Studio recording of University Challenge]]
[[Image:UniversityChallengeNZ.jpg|thumb|Studio recording of University Challenge]]
[[Image:Mr Lewis Calling - Studio Set (Image 4).jpg|thumb|Mr Lewis Calling – Studio Set]]

[[Image:TVNZ Dunedin Refurbished Post Production Suite (1986).jpg|thumb|TVNZ Dunedin Refurbished Post Production Suite (1986)]]
===Notable Programmes===
[[Image:Bernard Buck, News Anchor for TVNZ (c.1965 - c.1980).jpg|thumb|Television One News Dunedin Studio - 1970's]]
===Domestic===
* ''[[Play School (New Zealand TV series)|Playschool]]''
* ''[[Spot On (New Zealand)|Spot On]]''
* ''Town and Around''
* ''Bidibidi''
* ''Squirt!''
* ''World of Sport (Childrens)''
* ''Against the Law''
* ''Emperors of Antarctica''
* ''45 South''
* ''[[One News (New Zealand)|The South Tonight]]''
* ''Old Time Music Hall''
* ''Antiques for Love or Money''
* ''Top of the Class''
* ''[[Hanlon (TV series)|Hanlon]]''
* ''The Renovators''
* ''Of Course You Can Do It''
* ''Credit Card''
* ''Daphne & Chloe''
* ''Do Not Go Gentle''
* ''The Garlick Thrust''
* ''The Mostly Useful Job Guide''
* ''Wildtrack''
* ''Wild South''
* ''Moa's Ark''
* ''[[Beauty and the Beast (talk show)|Beauty and the Beast]]''
* ''Viewfinder''
* ''Solo''
* ''Moonjumper''
* ''That Bread Should Be So Dear''
* ''[[The Mad Dog Gang]]''
* ''A Dog's Show''
* ''Against the Law''
* ''[[The Krypton Factor]]''
* ''Praise Be''
* ''Fast Forward''
* ''[[University Challenge (New Zealand)|University Challenge]]''
* ''The Twilight Phone''


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Television stations in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Television stations in New Zealand]]
[[Category:History of Dunedin]]
[[Category:History of Dunedin]]
[[Category:Media in Dunedin]]
[[Category:Mass media in Dunedin]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1962]]

Latest revision as of 05:56, 26 November 2024

DNTV2
CountryNew Zealand
Broadcast areaSouth Island south of the Waitaki River
NetworkNZBC TV (1969–75)
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format576i black & white (1962–73)
576i PAL colour (1973–75)
Ownership
OwnerNew Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Sister channelsAKTV2, WNTV1, CHTV3
History
Launched31 July 1962 (1962-07-31)
Closed31 March 1975 (1975-03-31)
Replaced byTV One
Availability
Terrestrial
AnalogueChannel 2 (Dunedin)
Channel 1 (Southland)

DNTV2 was a television station in Dunedin, New Zealand established by the then New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation in 1962.[1] Its base, and studio complex operated from the historic Garrison Hall in Dowling Street. Until 2010 Garrison Hall was occupied by NHNZ which has since moved to a larger facility in Melville Street. Garrison Hall remains a television production hub to this day, it is now home to Animation Research, Taylormade Media, The Video Factory and Kahawai Productions.

Garrison Hall, Dunedin in 2011

History

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Broadcasting to Dunedin began on 31 July 1962. This followed successful start ups in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Initially there was no networking between the four stations, imported programmes and news footage needed to be physically sent between the different centres meaning differing transmission dates. The first network news was read by Dougal Stevenson on 5 November 1969.

Initially, DNTV2 was broadcast from a transmitter at Highcliff. Coverage was extended to South Otago and Southland in 1964 with the commissioning of relay stations at Kuriwao and Mount Hedgehope. The Mount Cargill transmitter was commissioned in 1970 to replace the Highcliff transmitter.[2]

Following expansion in the 1960s, news, administration and production staff moved to other locations nearby including Orbell Chambers and the Methodist Central Mission, both in Stuart Street. The set construction unit moved to Fryatt Street in the city's wharf area. This left the Garrison Hall facility as studios, transmission control, wardrobe, make-up and dressing rooms until June 1988, when a Dunedin newsroom was officially opened at the facility.

On 1 April 1975, DNTV2 was folded, along with Wellington-based WNTV1 into Television One. The newly created network would have two production facilities, those being Garrison Hall and the newly opened Avalon Television Centre. Although the Avalon facility was larger and purpose built, at times the production output from the Dunedin operation exceeded that of Avalon.[3]

In 1980 Television One was combined with South Pacific Television to create a combined Television New Zealand. The Dunedin operation becoming one of four TVNZ production sites along with Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. Although it was the smallest of the production centres, its share of output to the national networks stood at around 30% before TVNZ began cutbacks in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[4] In effort to stave off competition from the soon to launch TV3, TVNZ production was scaled back nationwide and centralised in a new facility in Auckland.

While TVNZ was scaling back production, one exception was the Natural History Unit, which continued to thrive and was eventually sold off by TVNZ as a going concern as NHNZ. Other offshoot production companies were born out of TVNZ's retreat from Dunedin. Notable companies being Animation Research, Taylormade Productions, and Kids TV.

Studio recording of University Challenge
Mr Lewis Calling – Studio Set
TVNZ Dunedin Refurbished Post Production Suite (1986)
Television One News Dunedin Studio - 1970's

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Milestones in television | ENTERTAINMENT News". Tvnz.co.nz. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Parliamentary Debates (Hansard)". Vol. 351. New Zealand Parliament. 28 June 1967. p. 1394.
  3. ^ Smith, Charmian (3 October 2009). "130 years a centre of distraction (page 1) | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News". Odt.co.nz. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  4. ^ Alan Wood (31 December 2011). "Ian Taylor | Dunedin turned rock'n'roller into TV..." Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
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