Freeview is a new television and radio
platform that is backed by a consortium of broadcasters
including TVNZ, CanWest TVWorks, Maori Television Service, and
Radio New Zealand. Freeview exists to promote access to the
very best in high resolution, digital quality pictures and
sound with no monthly fees and no contracts. However, Freeview
itself does not operate the TV or radio channels – it's the
broadcasters who decide what channels and programmes they will
transmit.
Brief
Until now, the pictures on television seen by
the majority of New Zealanders have been by virtue of analogue
transmission.
It's been this way since TV was first broadcast
Now, for the first time, there is a new era in television.
Until now, the pictures on television seen by the majority of
New Zealanders have been by virtue of analogue transmission.
It's been this way since TV was first broadcast.
Now, for the first time, there is a new era in television.
New Zealanders will be able to watch their favourite
programmes in crystal clear, high quality, digital for
free.
Why is this happening?
At some time in the next 6-10 years, the current analogue
service will be 'switched off'. Freeview is being launched now
to start the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting.
Digital television and radio is available around the world and
Freeview is here to ensure all New Zealanders have the
opportunity to experience it.
Who can get Freeview?
All New Zealanders can get Freeview.
Once you have purchased the set top box or a digital TV fitted
with a DVB-S tuner and, if you need one, installed a satellite
dish your favourite programmes are free.
You will not have to replace your current television. The set
top box converts the digital signal so you can see Freeview on
your existing television.
What will Freeview give me?
Firstly, it will make bad reception a thing of the past.
And it will enable you to access your favourite television
programmes and national radio, in crystal clear, digital
quality with no monthly fees and no contracts.
Freeview is initially broadcasting TV One, TV2, TV3, C4, Maori
Television, TVNZ 6 (Family Channel) , Stratos , Cue , TVNZ
Sport , Parliament TV + Radio New Zealand National and Radio New Zealand
Concert.
Later, more channels will be added, including, News and Factual channel
(TVNZ 7), and specific special
interest channels.- Starting from April - May 2008
