This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres that occurred in 2012, the 53nd year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.
Events 2 December – 15-year-old singer and guitarist Clara van Wel wins the second series of New Zealand's Got Talent.
Premieres Domestic 29 April – Big Angry Fish (TV3) (2012) 6 May – Pocket Protectors (TV2) (also Canada) (2012) 1 June – Hounds (TV3) (2012) 4 July – The Block NZ (TV3) (2012–present) 13 July – Jono and Ben (TV3) (2012–present) 31 August – Now is the Hour (TV2) (2012)
International 3 March – ThunderCats (2011) (TV2) 5 March – Fanboy & Chum Chum (Four) 7 June – / Jim Henson's Pajanimals (TV2) 11 June – // Dinosaur Train (TV2) 5 December – Alcatraz (TV One) Olly the Little White Van (TVNZ Kidzone) Punky (TVNZ Kidzone) Jake and the Never Land Pirates (TV2) Channels Closures: 30 June: TVNZ 7 References