It was later turned into a major documentary series for Television New Zealand.
Television New Zealand counted On the Mat among the most notable programs in its 50-year history.
Television New Zealand confirmed that all the surviving members of the family would return on screen in May 2012.
Jonathon's return was listed as one of the top 11 best things to happen in 2011 by Television New Zealand.
It was produced by Television New Zealand, which received Government funding to launch two additional channels.
Also on that anniversary, Television New Zealand sought to access a video record made at the preliminary hearing where the two agents pleaded guilty.
It was produced by Television New Zealand in Dunedin.
He was a sports news presenter for Television New Zealand from 1976 to 1998.
Starting as a reporter for Television New Zealand in 1995, he worked on the current affairs show Holmes from 2000 to 2002.
Most of its programmes are supplied by Television New Zealand.