MUMBAI: In 1960 the Kiwis first welcomed television into their homes. The first broadcast was only two hours long, in black-and-white, and for the first six weeks lasted for only two hours a night over two nights a week.

45 years later New Zealand has multiple channels operating 24/7. The country's national broadcaster TVNZ and The Petone Settlers Museum are launching a celebration of 45 years of television in New Zealand with the Look Mum, I'm on TV Exhibition to open to the public at the Museum tomorrow 28 May.

TVNZ's public affairs head Avon Adams said, "The exhibition will demonstrate the evolution of television over the years and will be a trip down memory lane for many people". The exhibition is just part of the celebrations to be held at the Museum. During the year various workshops will be held at the site including 'Working in TV'- a seminar for those who aspire to work in film and television, and 'Writing it Right' - a workshop hosted by the TVNZ's Avalon Television and Film School focussing on writing for television.