New Freeview|HD channel: TV33

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#60742 1-May-2010 22:25

Just scanned for channels on Freeview|HD in Media Center and found TV33, and this article:

"TELEVISION 33 will be heard and viewed in English and Chinese. We are targeting those New Zealander’s who want to be entertained and informed. Our programming schedule will provide entertainment through comedy, movies and reality format show, produced overseas and locally. We will provide a regular forum for educating and informing recent arrivals on issues they may face."

More: http://www.tv33.co.nz/indexen.php

--cody

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#325676 1-May-2010 22:40

Sounds interesting, will be good to see what kind of programming they have. I just did a scan here and can't find anything (DVB-T, Christchurch). Hopefully it will show up soon.

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#325677 1-May-2010 22:44

Appears to be Auckland only so far and is Mandirin and Cantonese only rather than Chinese and English as first thought.

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#325680 1-May-2010 22:47

thefatmould: Appears to be Auckland only so far and is Mandirin and Cantonese only rather than Chinese and English as first thought.

No, I'm picking it up here in Halcombe, from the Wharite tower.

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#325681 1-May-2010 22:50

I have it here in Napier, Picking it up from Mt Erin Tower

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#325683 1-May-2010 22:54

codyc1515: Just scanned for channels on Freeview|HD in Media Center and found TV33, and this article:

"TELEVISION 33 will be heard and viewed in English and Chinese. We are targeting those New Zealander’s who want to be entertained and informed. Our programming schedule will provide entertainment through comedy, movies and reality format show, produced overseas and locally. We will provide a regular forum for educating and informing recent arrivals on issues they may face."

More: http://www.tv33.co.nz/indexen.php

--cody

It's actually broadcasting CCTV 4 on the channel.

The description in the EPG states that it is going to be launched some time in May.

Can you guys actually watch it??

Is it avaliable on Freeview|Satellite?? (eg. I'm using Freeview|HD/Terrestrial)

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#325717 2-May-2010 08:37

It's not available on DVB-S.. Probably because there is no space left.

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#325748 2-May-2010 11:11

It's being broadcast here in Wellington too however i removed it from my lineup as i can't see myself watching it at all. I'm sure it will have a good following though.

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#325758 2-May-2010 11:49

Don't think I'll be watching, we already have Chinese TV which I don't watch.

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#325826 2-May-2010 17:43

I see they need to improve the spelling in their website presence. Also the spelling in the EPG is wrong ("geard" instead of "geared").

These links are referral codes

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#325938 3-May-2010 09:44

It's also being broadcast from Sugarloaf.

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#326493 4-May-2010 14:55

I picked this up about 10 days ago in Whakatane (Te Aroha tower). I was surprised that it hadn't been mentioned here on GZ! Chances are that it's national (I don't think it's officially launched so it may not be on all towers yet, but will be by launch).

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#326513 4-May-2010 15:35

Is there any F1 coverage on CCTV 4?
(ie is this channel good for anything?)

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#326690 4-May-2010 23:08

Jaxson: Is there any F1 coverage on CCTV 4?
(ie is this channel good for anything?)

doubt it. If it was, it wouldn't be for long.

cb1

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#327122 5-May-2010 21:42

According to the official Freeview website, TV 33 is only available in Auckland and only available on Freeview HD, but from earlier posts appears that it available elsewhere too.

I tried scanning new channels on the Extra Terrestrial box but it doesn't find it - all other channels are ok. Magic TV box and a Panasonic tv with built in Freeview on the same aerial pick it up with no problems, full signal strength.

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#327134 5-May-2010 21:59

It shows up on channel scans on freeview|hd in Dunedin - receiving from Mt Cargill. Nothing in the EPG & no actual channel being broadcast though.

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