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Freeview On Demand now on Freeview Streaming Device
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 4:27 pm | FreeView
Freeview’s On Demand platform is now available on the recently released Freeview streaming device (the DISH TV SmartVU X), making it even easier to enjoy your favourite shows and movies at your convenience. More >>
Major upgrade sets the standard for IPTV delivery
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 4:39 pm | FreeView
New Zealand’s new Freeview On Demand service is setting the standard for Video On Demand delivery to smart TV’s via HbbTV, the CEO of FreeviewNZ Jason Foden told delegates of Mediatech Pacific Conference 2018 in Auckland today. More >>
Freeview launches new On Demand Experience
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 11:51 am | FreeView
Freeview has commenced roll-out of a new On Demand TV Platform to replace the existing FreeviewPlus service. The new Freeview On Demand provides a more seamless experience and easier access to free shows and movies you can watch any time, directly on your ... More >>
Freeview Announces Jason Foden as CEO
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 2:49 pm | FreeView
Freeview has formally appointed Jason Foden as Chief Executive Officer after serving several months as Acting General Manager. Prior to taking up his role at Freeview, Foden was the General Manager of OnDemand at TVNZ for over three years. During his ... More >>
Freeview launches set to transform TV
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 11:24 am | FreeView
Freeview has today announced the launch of an innovative new high-end recorder and a new Freeview On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services on Smart TVs and set top boxes. More >>
Freeview Announces Departure of General Manager, Sam Irvine
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 2:54 pm | FreeView
Freeview, New Zealand’s leading free-to-air platform, has today announced the pending departure of its long-serving General Manager, Sam Irvine. More >>
Freeviewplus Goes From Strength to Strength
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 10:04 am | FreeView
The free On Demand and live TV platform, created by Freeview in partnership with leading free-to-air broadcasters TVNZ, MediaWorks and Māori Television, has seen consistent growth since launching in July 2015. More >>
On Demand on TV for all - FreeviewPlus now on Satellite
Thursday, 21 April 2016, 11:57 am | FreeView
Enjoying On Demand on TV is about to become a whole lot simpler and easier for even more Kiwis up and down the country, as Freeview New Zealand rolls out FreeviewPlus on their satellite platform. More >>
Freeview Big Winners in Digital Switch Over
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 1:37 pm | FreeView
Freeview’s status as the nation’s preferred way to connect with and consume digital television took a big leap as New Zealand made the final transition to Digital only Television broadcasting. More >>
Freeview Top Pick for Father's Day
Friday, 24 August 2012, 4:45 pm | FreeView
Freeview is proving to be a top gift choice for this Fathers's Day. Freeview set top boxes are a great gift idea, with many boxes now well under a $100. With more options available and lower prices, the switch to digital is now more desirable than ... More >>
Freeview surges as digital switch over looms
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 9:54 am | FreeView
Freeview sales hit record highs in 2011, with a total of more than 80,000 Freeview enabled devices sold in December alone. More >>
Freeview hits one million viewers
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 1:43 pm | FreeView
Free to air digital TV platform Freeview is now being used by more than a million New Zealanders to watch their favourite programs, according to the latest figures. More >>
Budgeting for the Digital Switch Over
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 1:51 pm | FreeView
As the cost of living rises (the consumer price index rose 4.5 percent between the March 2010 and March 2011 quarters), New Zealanders are looking at ways to make savings and budget more efficiently. More >>
Second annual Freeview awards
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 2:34 pm | FreeView
After a successful first awards season in 2010, the second annual Freeview awards have garnered a record number of votes – 6,346 votes were cast to determine the winners in 12 categories of digital media and related services More >>
Second annual Freeview awards launch to find the best
Friday, 1 April 2011, 1:28 pm | FreeView
After a successful first awards season in 2010, the second annual Freeview awards have now been launched to find and champion the best elements of Freeview. The awards celebrate all aspects of Freeview, from the channels and programmes provided by Freeview ... More >>
Freeview|HD® soon to increase broadcast coverage
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 11:50 am | FreeView
The Government has announced it is extending the existing Freeview|HD® (high definition) service to more regions throughout the country including Whangarei, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Taupo, Gisborne, Masterton, Whanganui, Nelson, Timaru and Invercagill making ... More >>
Freeview Records Biggest Sales Month Since Launch
Monday, 14 February 2011, 1:44 pm | FreeView
The popularity of free-to-air digital television and radio service, Freeview, continues to increase following the biggest month of Freeview sales since the company began in 2007. More >>
Freeview Welcomes Govt Digital Switchover Date
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 4:10 pm | FreeView
Television viewers in all major New Zealand towns are set to benefit from the Government’s announcement today that digital switchover will take place in 2013. More >>
Freeview Launches New Series Of TV Commercials
Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 3:05 pm | FreeView
Freeview, the free-to-air digital broadcasting platform, has launched a series of new commercials directed by acclaimed Kiwi film maker Toa Fraser designed to highlight its role as the future of free to air digital television and radio in New Zealand. More >>
More than a quarter of Kiwi homes have Freeview
Monday, 23 August 2010, 12:55 pm | FreeView
Growth of the free-to-air digital broadcasting platform, Freeview, continues to track upwards, according to its latest enabled household figures which illustrate that as of 30th June, 2010, it has broken a significant milestone and is now being enjoyed ... More >>