 According to the NZPA, MTV Networks New Zealand (which consists of Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central) announced in September 2010 that it would close its New Zealand offices from 1 December 2010, with the networks' portfolio continuing to run from the MTV Networks Australia's Sydney offices.This meant that Viacom's television channel operations in New Zealand were to be overseen from Australia, with both Nick Jr. launched and MTV Classic announced to launch in New Zealand.On 1 December 2010, the Australian version of Nickelodeon replaced the New Zealand version.