MediaWorks


Discovery completes deal to buy New Zealand’s Mediaworks

Discovery has completed its deal to acquire a raft of free-to-air channels from New Zealand operator MediaWorks, including NBCUniversal-joint venture network Bravo. The US-based factual giant, which first revealed the deal in September, now owns MediaWorks former networks including Three, streaming service ThreeNow, and multi-platform news and current affairs service Newshub. It has also bought entertainment-focused […]

Discovery buys Mediaworks FTA channels in NZ, including Three and Bravo

Discovery is expanding its channels business in New Zealand by acquiring a raft of free-to-air channels from local operator MediaWorks. The binding agreement will see the factual giant acquire MediaWorks entertainment channels Bravo – operated as a JV with NBCUniversal – and Three, streaming service ThreeNow, and multi-platform news and current affairs service Newshub. Three+1, […]

Cash-strapped MediaWorks puts TV business up for sale

MediaWorks, the largest independent broadcaster in New Zealand, is looking to sell off its TV business. The company has appointed an adviser to identify potential buyers of MediaWorks TV along with its Flower Street property which includes its TV head office and studios.  In a statement published on Friday, the company added that it will […]