John Hawkesby hosts the Starship Foundation's Telethon for New Zealand children, broadcasting live from the Aotea Centre, Auckland. Shed 6 on Wellington's waterfront is the venue for the capital city, with anchors Bill Ralston and Nightline newsreader Janet Wilson. Sports presenter Eric Young anchors Christchurch, Neil Waka is in Dunedin and Suzy Cato is in Hamilton. In attendance are personalities from TV3 and TVNZ, plus special guests from music, sports, and theatre. The final hour of broadcast.