Broadcasters’ news
TVNZ appoint local for Head of News and Current Affair 0
TVNZ has announced the appointment of one of its most experienced senior news people as the company’s new Head of News and Current Affairs. John Gillespie, who is currently the Editor of Daily Programmes, will take up his new position from 24 June 2013. TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick says it’s extremely pleasing to appoint …
Read MoreTVNZ announce second judge for NZ’s Got Talent 2013 0
American choreographer and creative director Cris Judd has been named as the second judge for New Zealand’s Got Talent 2013, coming soon to TV ONE. Los Angeles-based Judd will join Op Shop frontman Jason Kerrison in the three-person judging panel when filming for the number one New Zealand entertainment show starts in July. “I am …
Read MoreThe numbers keep growing for The X Factor NZ 0
New Zealanders are tuning in to The X Factor NZ in increasing numbers. More than a million viewers again tuned into the TV3 programme, which aims to find the next Kiwi recording star, which was a hit for the network on launch. Episode two, which screened on Monday night, attracted an average audience of 511,900 …
Read MoreGreen light for new season of The GC 0
One of the most talked about local programmes of 2012 is returning to TV3. Funded by Te Mangai Paho, the second series of The GC will again follow the lives of a group of talented young Maori, working hard and playing even harder on the Gold Coast. Season two will rejoin the lives of series …
Read MoreLinda Clark to Referee “The Vote” 0
TV3 has announced broadcaster and lawyer Linda Clark will referee for The Vote, a monthly series of entertaining and informative national debates on the big issues facing New Zealanders, which premieres at 8.30pm, Wednesday 27 March. One of the country’s most respected journalists, Clark is charged with keeping two teams led by hosts Duncan Garner …
Read MoreNews Corp to sell 44% stake in SKY Television 0
Sky Network Television Limited today received the following communication from its major shareholder, News Limited: “News Corporation announced that its News Limited subsidiary will divest its 44% stake in SKY Network Television Limited, New Zealand’s pre-eminent pay television broadcasting service. News Limited has appointed Deutsche Bank to underwrite and, together with Craigs Investment Partners, to …
Read MoreTVNZ Half Year On Track 0
TVNZ is on track at the half year point to meet its full year Statement of Intent forecast. Announcing the company’s Interim Result today, Chief Executive Kevin Kenrick said the first six months of the year had featured some exceptionally positive programming and consumer developments within a continuing challenging economic environment. “The net result is …
Read MoreTVNZ first to launch video on demand for iPad and iPhone 0
Now Kiwis can watch their favourite TV shows on their terms as TVNZ announces a video on demand app for iPad and iPhone, the first of its kind in New Zealand. Whether it’s at the beach, on the bus, or the mall, the app is quick and easy to use and with a few clicks, …
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