Farewell from Steven on Media
Steven on Media will no longer be actively maintained. Posts will remain available for historical purposes. This is due to full-time work commitments, which take up most of my time now - leaving no time for me to write content for this blog.
Thanks to everyone who supported the blog and its content - it is very much appreciated! Catch ya around some time.
For your media fix, you could check out Throng.co.nz or dannews.co.nz.
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You've stumbled upon the blog of Steven McTainsh, a media enthusiast and web/software developer currently living in Wellington, New Zealand. The blog covers topics from television to film, with sprinkles of personal opinion thrown in.
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TVNZ 7
TVNZ 7 was launched as a news channel, broadcasting documentaries and regular news updates every hour, on the hour, between 6am and 12-midnight. The channel since had a reshuffle since its inception in 2008, taking on content such as Kidzone from the defunct TVNZ 6. It ended transmission at 12-midnight on 30th June 2012, being replaced by TV One Plus 1 at 7:00am, on Sunday July 1st 2012.
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Goodbye TVNZ 7
Posted on July 1, 2012 | 3 CommentsToday marked the end of a broadcasting era, with TVNZ 7 officially switching off at midnight. With tonight’s switch-off, New Zealand is one of only two countries in the OECD... -
The Shopping Channel no longer coming to NZ
Posted on February 10, 2012 | 11 CommentsCheers again to Josh on Facebook for the tip-off! TVNZ’s decision to lease the TVNZ 7 frequency, for use by a NZ version of The Shopping Channel, has officially been canned... -
2011: The year that was in media
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsAs I sit here, relaxing in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with an ice cold beverage in my hand, it’s time to get all nostalgic with a look back at... -
TVNZ 7 to close in June 2012
Posted on April 6, 2011 | 2 CommentsFrom tvnz.co.nz: TVNZ has confirmed digital channel TVNZ7 will be closed in June next year. It comes after Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman said the government will not extend funding for... -
The dilemma facing ‘non-24-hour’ channels
Posted on April 3, 2011 | No CommentsWhen TV first started out in New Zealand, it was a common occurrence to hear of a channel closing down, and hence not operating for 24 hours. This was understandable,... -
TVNZ 7 relaunches tomorrow
Posted on February 28, 2011 | No CommentsTomorrow marks the relaunch of TVNZ 7, which will host the previously screened Kidzone from TVNZ 6 (from 6am to 8am), along with other TVNZ 6 content, such as Animal... -
2010: The year that was in Media
Posted on December 30, 2010 | No CommentsWhat a year it has been! 2010 has been an exciting year for media – in particular, the ever changing landscape of television. Social media takes centre stage Media outlets... -
TVNZ6 to be replaced, TVNZ7 to be expanded
Posted on December 22, 2010 | 1 CommentThe latest news from TVNZ HQ is that TVNZ6 is to be discontinued in March 2011, to be replaced by a new youth oriented channel, that appears to have aspirations...