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''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' began airing on Saturday mornings in September 2015, concluding in August 2016. Pokémon then switched to a weekday morning timeslot to air [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]. Following this, ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' aired in the same timeslot, effectively making the {{series|XY}} the first [[series]] to air in its entirety on free-to-air television in New Zealand since the {{series|original}}.
''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' began airing on Saturday mornings in September 2015, concluding in August 2016. Pokémon then switched to a weekday morning timeslot to air [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]. Following this, ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' aired in the same timeslot, effectively making the {{series|XY}} the first [[series]] to air in its entirety on free-to-air television in New Zealand since the {{series|original}}.


''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' will began airing on December 4, 2017 at 7:45 AM on TVNZ 2.
''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' began airing on December 4, 2017 at 7:45 AM on TVNZ 2. The first 8 episodes of ''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Adventures]]'' were made available for viewing through TVNZ's OnDemand service on March 1, 2018.


''[[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'' and ''[[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]'' have yet to show on free-to-air television in New Zealand, but is shown on a daily basis on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Australia)|Cartoon Network}}, which is broadcast on {{wp|Sky Network Television}}, a pay-per-view network. Cartoon Network has shown episodes from every series of the anime.  
''[[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'' and ''[[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]'' have yet to show on free-to-air television in New Zealand, but is shown on a daily basis on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Australia)|Cartoon Network}}, which is broadcast on {{wp|Sky Network Television}}, a pay-per-view network. Cartoon Network has shown episodes from every series of the anime.  
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''Pokémon'' videos and DVDs have been available for several years.
''Pokémon'' videos and DVDs have been available for several years.


''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' were screened in theatres, while ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released straight to video. ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were not initially released in New Zealand, however they both aired on TV2 multiple times before finally being released on DVD on November 9, 2016, although the ''Destiny Deoxys'' DVD had previously been imported from the [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] by The Warehouse in 2014. ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' have all been released on DVD. ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom/Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' was released on DVD March 21, 2012, following a two-day limited release of ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' in theaters in February. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' and ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' have also been released on DVD in New Zealand. Additionally, the English dub of ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' made its world premier at selected Hoyts cinemas in New Zealand on November 5, 2015, with the [[Pokémon in Australia|Australian]] premier following two hours later.
''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' were screened in theatres, while ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released straight to video. ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were not initially released in New Zealand, however they both aired on TV2 multiple times before finally being released on DVD on November 9, 2016, although the ''Destiny Deoxys'' DVD had previously been imported from the [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] by The Warehouse in 2014. ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' have all been released on DVD. ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom/Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' was released on DVD March 21, 2012, following a two-day limited release of ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' in theaters in February. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' have also been released on DVD in New Zealand. Additionally, the English dub of ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' made its world premier at selected Hoyts cinemas in New Zealand on November 5, 2015, with the [[Pokémon in Australia|Australian]] premier following two hours later.


''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in New Zealand by Beyond Entertainment on May 21, 2014.
''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in New Zealand by Beyond Entertainment on May 21, 2014.
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