Sticky TV
Sticky TV is a New Zealand children's programme created by Pickled Possum Productions that was on New Zealand screens between 2002 and 2017. It aired on TV3 from 2002–11, before moving to FOUR, until July 2016 when it moved back to Three. Hosted by multiple personalities over the years, the presenters as of the end of the show (22 December 2017) are Walter Neilands and Leanna Cooper. Past presenters have made names for themselves on a national level with Drew Neemia, Kanoa Lloyd, Sam Wallace and Julia Wright being some of the most notable.
The show has gone through many transformations over the years but was originally filmed in a studio. The show was then filmed in a park, a separate studio, a rented house and then on a fictional farm, named the "Sticky Farm", before moving into a Warehouse. Sticky TV was cancelled on 22 December 2017. The final episode aired at 7am on Christmas Day 2017, and was a special containing a special farewell tribute to the show.
Presenters
| Name | Year started | Year Ended |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Neilands | 2010 | 2018 |
| Leanna Cooper | 2013 | 2017 |
| Paul 'Sticky' Delamere | 2002 | 2003 |
| Anna Hart | 2002 | 2003 |
| Sam Wallace | 2004 | 2010 |
| Julia Wright | 2004 | 2007 |
| Drew Neemia | 2006 | 2009 |
| Erin Simpson | 2007 | 2008 |
| Geoff Bell | 2009 | 2010 |
| Kanoa Lloyd | 2009 | 2012 |
| Monika Barton | 2011 | 2012 |
| Gerard Seth | 2011 | 2014 |
| Jah Paki | 2015 | 2017 |
Segments
Sticky TV had numerous segments including teenage issues, cooking, fashion, and obstacle courses segments. They have recently created a Relaxation Station with a pond and chairs.
Testers
Testers was a segment about testing different things at once. It started around 2015 and tests were done with Harlan and Star, who mostly discussed food and lifestyle. Ended 25 December 2017.
What Would You Do?
What Would You Do was a segment of Sticky TV about teenage issues, including relationships, bullying, school, other life issues. Viewers can send in a question to be discussed on the show by a group of teenagers who have been selected to host the segment. Ended 25th December 2017.
Quiz Caravan
Quiz Caravan started in 2011 where players will answer 10 questions and win a prize. In 2014, it changed to having 7 questions and win 2 prizes.
Fashion Camp
Fashion Camp first aired its one and only season in 2008, where two teams of three competing to win a prize by designing the best outfit. Themes for the clothing have included Futuristic and Rockstar. Ended December 2008
Survival Camp
Survival Camp first aired early in 2008 with two teams, one team of boys and one team of girls. In Survival Camp the teams take on challenges such as a High Ropes course, Raft and Bivouac building. It changed in 2009 to having twenty teams of two. Ended November or December 2009
Swaz or Swap
Swaz or Swap is a segment with 10 primary or intermediate students in a competition to get the chance to either get a prize (swaz), or take the money (swap).
Swaz or Swap works by getting a contestant to answer a question, if they answer incorrectly, they are out. If they choose correctly, they get to spin the 'Wheel of Swaz or Swap' which has a variety of cash prizes to win, as well as other prizes underneath the cash prize. The contestant can pick to either take the cash or the hidden prize underneath the cash prize. End date unknown
Cooking Camp
Cooking Camp was a segment on Sticky TV between 2009 and 2010. Cooking Camp is set up with two teams of three in a cook-off for presentation, taste and menu organisation by an AUT chef. In 2010, it changed to having the teams making meals for judges of 4 who are on blind dates. Ended Late 2010
Kick It
Kick It was a segment on Sticky TV in 2008. In Kick It, 4 people in teams of 2 are given clues as to where to go around Auckland, and find places and clues until the final leg where the winning team will be determined. Ended December 2008
Sticky Stars Karaoke
Sticky Stars Karaoke was a segment that was in 2010 were people all over New Zealand would sing some karaoke, people would then vote for their favorites to go to the next round. The winner was Daniel Park. Ended mid to late 2010
Sticky Stars Duets
Sticky Stars Duets' was the 2011 successor to Sticky Stars Karaoke. The setup was much as the same as the previous segment, with two performers per act instead of one. Ended mid to late 2011
The Mud Pit
The Mud Pit was a segment on Sticky TV in 2011. 20 contestants battle it out to become the last one standing. Their reward? Getting into the Mudpit with the chance of winning the most epic of prizes! Ended late 2011
Sticky Investigation
Sticky I was on air for one year (2008) where there was a small mystery in which two teams consisting of 2-3 people had to solve. They were able to look at a still scene of the crime in which the teams had to look for clues. The team that solved the crime first correctly was the winner. Ended December 2008.
Sticky Diner
Sticky Diner is a segment of Sticky TV which started airing after cooking camp was over. It started off as 4-5 teams but has now been changed to two teams. Sticky Diner started off similar to My Kitchen Rules as each team rated their meals to get an overall team score and then the presenter would also give them a score for the final score. It is now worked a bit like the My Kitchen Rules finals as there is only two teams and it is the presenters and guest judges who decide who wins. End date unknown