Digital TV News: Freeview NZ

Freeview NZ approaches the 200,000 homes mark
Jan 26, 2009 – Freeview NZ has released the latest quarter of retail figures for digital receiver sales. At the end of 2008, 198,938 receivers had been sold, with an additional 38,442 sold during the three months ending 31st December.
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MyFreeview|HD™ in New Zealand stores from 11th December
Dec 3, 2008 – With less than four weeks until Christmas, Kiwis around the country are set to benefit from the availability of the first MyFreeview|HD™ approved Digital Television Recorder.
News categories: Freeview NZ, Zinwell, Digital TV, DVR, New Zealand, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

New Zealand digital TV penetration now at 55%
Nov 20, 2008 – NZ On Air has released a report that studies developments in digital broadcasting. As at October 2008, New Zealand's digital penetration (including Sky) stood at 55%, suggesting that the target of 75% penetration by 2012 can be reached.
News categories: NZ On Air, Digital TV, Market Research, New Zealand, Satellite, Terrestrial

New Zealand - Freeview powers past the 160,000 mark
Oct 6, 2008 – Freeview continues its strong growth as the ever expanding channel and HD line-up attracts more New Zealanders. At the end of September 160,496 receivers had been sold, with an additional 37,980 receivers added in the July to September quarter.
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New Zealand - Freeview Take-Up Tracking Strongly
Jul 11, 2008 – Freeview continues to prove attractive to New Zealanders. At the end of June 2008 123,903 receivers had been sold. That equates to 7.8% of New Zealand homes having access to the service, or 300,000 Kiwis.
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Freeview|HD Launches in New Zealand with S&T MHEG-5 Technology
Apr 14, 2008 – Strategy & Technology (S&T) has extended its relationship with Freeview New Zealand. S&T's MHEG-5 interactive playout technology has been exclusively deployed for the launch of the new DTT/HD version of the service Freeview|HD™.
News categories: Strategy & Technology, Freeview, Digital TV, MHEG-5, Middleware, New Zealand, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

New Zealand - Freeview Eclipses 100,000 Milestone
Apr 14, 2008 – Freeview, the free-to-air digital television and radio platform, has announced that more than 100,000 Freeview capable receivers have been purchased.
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New Zealand - Freeview|HD™ Launch Date Announced
Mar 17, 2008 – Freeview New Zealand has announced that Kiwis' can look forward to HD capable Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) courtesy of the Freeview|HD™ service from 2nd April 2008.
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New Zealand - Freeview readies for main event
Feb 25, 2008 – Freeview is on track to debut high-definition digital terrestrial television in April, after Kordia last week completed a $30 million transmission network.
News categories: Freeview NZ, Content Distribution, Digital TV, New Zealand, Set Top Box, Terrestrial