Tamariki (Originating from the Maori word for children) is an Australian free-to-air television network, dedicated to airing programming for kids and teens 24/7. The channel also dubs foreign shows into English. The network operates separate 24-hour channels in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Greater Middle East and Africa (different feed in North Africa). In first launched in Australia on International Children's Day (June 1) 1998.