[mythtvnz] TVNZ Are dropping DW, CCTV9 and Bloomberg on 16 March

[Tim, Donna & Erin Gibson]

mmm not fair I liked some of the episodes of In Focus on DWTV can only hope 
something better comes along.

Tim


On Wednesday 07 March 2007 17:52, Steven Ellis wrote:
> For anyone who hasn't already seen this.
>
>
> Advisory from TVNZ
>
> TVNZ to Discontinue Test Channels Ready for Freeview
>
> TVNZ is discontinuing 3 test channels on its free-to-air satellite
> platform to make way for the launch of the new Freeview service in early
> May.
>
> TVNZ has advised the 3 international broadcasters, Deutsche Welle, CCTV9
> and Bloomberg that technical testing of equipment and processes is now
> complete and that transmission of the channels will end next week.
>
> The 3 channels were transmitted by TVNZ without charge to the
> broadcasters but now the space on the satellite that these channels have
> occupied must be handed over to Freeview, vacant, ready for the launch
> of its new free-to-air service.
>
> TVNZ encouraged the 3 international broadcasters to make commercial
> arrangements to continue as part of Freeview service. As part of this,
> TVNZ set up discussions between all relevant parties, exploring options
> that would make it possible for the 3 channels to remain.
>
> But the broadcasters weren't able to reach agreement and the test
> channels will no longer be available on the platform after Friday March
> 16th.
>
> For further information:
>
> TVNZ Digital TV Group, Ric Carlyon ++64 9  916 7658  or
>
> TVNZ Public Affairs, Megan Richards ++64 9 916 6978  or  021 804 123
>
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