The two major free-to-air networks, TVNZ and Three (owned by Warner Bros’ Discovery NZ), have laid out their offerings for 2023, and in a world of TV choice, there’s an unmistakable emphasis on new local programming. Discovery’s content chief, Juliet Peterson, described local content as “the key differentiator in an ever-fragmenting market”. So, what’s in store?
IN THE SCRIPT
Robyn Malcolm leads the drama line-ups on both networks. She stars on TVNZ 1 in the six-part as Penny, a woman who blew up her life when she accused her husband of sexual offending with a 14-year-old boy. Now he’s back in town to teach at the local