1976 in New Zealand television

This is a list of New Zealand television-related events in 1976.

Events

 * TV2 is renamed South Pacific Television

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