TVNZ to Launch 24 Hour Kidzone Channel on SKY

1 March 2011

TVNZ to Launch 24 Hour Kidzone Channel on SKY

TVNZ and SKY have partnered to launch a 24 hour pre-school children's
channel on the SKY platform from 1 May called TVNZ Kidzone24.

TVNZ Kidzone24 will feature trusted educational and inspiring content
for pre-school children in an advertising-free environment.

Chief Executive Rick Ellis is delighted that SKY has made it possible
for TVNZ to extend the popular Kidzone programming block beyond the two
hours that are available on public service channel TVNZ 7.

"Kidzone has been an increasingly popular block of programming,
providing educational and entertaining content for young New Zealanders,
with a significant amount of locally produced programming.

"It is fantastic that we are now able to offer a commercially-viable,
expanded Kidzone channel, on the SKY platform.

John Fellet, CEO of SKY Television, is equally thrilled to have Kidzone
added to SKY's existing offerings for family viewing.

"We are delighted to be working with TVNZ to assist them build what has
been a very popular segment into a dedicated channel of its own. The
addition of TVNZ Kidzone24 to our range of family viewing options
underlines our commitment to providing the widest selection of quality
programming for all age groups," he said.

The Kidzone24 programme schedule will be released in April and features
existing favourites including Kidzone with Kayne, as well as new content
with a learning focus.

The channel will be located on SKY Channel 046, within the stable of
family channels and will be available as part of the SKY Basic Digital
Package. Select content will also be available on iSKY.

ENDS

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