2008 in New Zealand television

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This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres which occurred, or are scheduled to occur, in 2008, the 48th year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.

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15 April - The former Silver Fern Temepara George and her partner Stefano Olivieri win the fourth series of Dancing with the Stars.
22 April - Debut of Stars in Their Eyes, a series hosted by Simon Barnett in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
24 June - The first series of Stars in Their Eyes is won by Deryn Trainer performing as Billy Joel.
29 October - 16-year-old dancer Chaz Cummings wins the first series of New Zealand's Got Talent^[1]