TV Rotorua will cease broadcasting at midnight April 30 due to ongoing challenges in raising sufficient local commercial funding.
Trustee and chief executive Daryl Anderson said viewer support for Rotorua's community television channel, which began in 2006, had been fantastic, but "technology and viewing habits are continually changing for many parts of the community".
"There is no doubt that an important continued need exists for the production and distribution of local content to ensure we build and support our local identity."
He said there had been an expression of interest for some continued local production.
All staff have been offered support in finding future work opportunities within the community.