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Travel Channel is launching in New Zealand for the first time, following a deal between Travel Channel International and Sky TV New Zealand.
Available from May, Travel Channel will be available as part of Sky’s basic package.
Richard Wolfe, Travel Channel International’s chief executive, said: “Sky is one of the most successful Pay TV providers in the world and it is a great privilege for us to be working with them to bring the channel here.
“We think Travel Channel and New Zealand are made for each other, and we are looking forward to people here becoming part of our rapidly expanding international family of viewers.”
John Fellet, Sky Television chief executive, said: “Sky Television is dedicated to continuing its ongoing commitment to provide unique, entertaining and exclusive television for New Zealanders - Travel Channel is a welcome addition to our platform.”
Travel Channel transmits on 20 satellites in 18 languages acrossEurope, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
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