22 December 2008
Journalism students descend on new channel launch
Thirty journalism students from AUT’s School of Communication Studies converged on the Academy Cinema in downtown Auckland this week to cover the launch of TVNZ’s latest digital offering TVNZ 7. The new channel, which goes to air on the Freeview platform on March 30, will be a 24-hour “factual” station with rolling news bulletins throughout the day and a flagship evening news bulletin at 8pm.
While news will anchor the channel, there will be some new programming, local content, sport coverage and documentaries from around the world. In this special edition of Te Waha Nui Online, we bring you up-to-date with the latest on the new channel.
TVNZ commits to Kiwi content
The architects of TVNZ’s ambitious, 24-hour news channel, TVNZ 7, hope its strong New Zealand voice and a mid-evening bulletin will ensure the channel’s success. Read more
Seven’s Coming Home
TVNZ claims the launch of its second Freeview TVNZ 7 will boost its local content and give New Zealanders a place to shape their views on local and international issues. Read more
Details fuzzy for new TV channel
Despite the gloss of a corporate launch, organisers of TVNZ 7 seemed unsure how much of the new digital channel’s content will be fresh, how much will be local and even how secure the channel’s future is. Read more
Listings stand-off for TVNZ’s new channel
TVNZ’s new digital service has hit a major snag, with most publications refusing to print programme listings for Freeview channels. Read more
‘Very vulnerable’ beginnings for new station
TVNZ promised more diversity and New Zealand content on its new digital channel TVNZ 7 this week, despite only four hours a week of local shows being specifically made for the station. Read more
TVNZ at sixes and sevens over new channels
New digital current affairs channel TVNZ 7 is facing teething problems with a relatively small number of people being able to access the channel. Read more
TVNZ strike early blow in looming SKY war
The launch of TVNZ 7 is a strategic move by the state-owned broadcaster to help remain viable in the marketplace, according to University of Auckland media studies lecturer Margaret Henley. Read more
Click play below to watch TVNZ's promotional video about its new channel:
