Wheel of Fortune (New Zealand game show)

The original New Zealand version of the popular American game show Wheel of Fortune was first broadcast in February 1991, on TVNZ channel TV2, at 5:30pm.

The show, which was heavily modeled after Australia's version, was originally hosted by Phillip Leishman with co-host Lana Coc-Kroft, along with Grant Walker (also doing New Zealand's version of Sale of the Century at the time) as announcer.

On 14 April 2008 the New Zealand version of Wheel of Fortune returned again to TVNZ channel TV ONE.

The reasons given by TVNZ for the cancellation were lower ratings than the previous season, decreased advertising revenue and the high cost of producing the show.

Lower ratings may have resulted after reformatting of the show interrupted its flow due to an increased emphasis on 'Speed Digits'.

A recreation of the wheel used in New Zealand from 2008–2009. Note the similarity of the color scheme that was used on America's version from 2006–2008.