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http://www.mediaworks.co.nz
CanWest MediaWorks is listed on the NZX (MWL) and is the parent company of TVWorks and RadioWorks. CanWest Global owns 70% of CanWest MediaWorks (NZ). TVWorks operates two free-to-air television channels TV3 and C4 in New Zealand. RadioWorks operates several national radio brands as well as a number of local stations throughout the country.
TV3
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CanWest entered the New Zealand market in 1991 when it purchased an initial 20% interest in TV3, New Zealand's first private commercial network. At that time the two year old station was in a state of receivership so CanWest appointed a new management team drawn from its Canadian operations who implemented successful operating and marketing strategies and began to reverse the network's fortunes. In November 1997 CanWest completed a series of transactions which resulted in 100% ownership of TV3. At this time the last of CanWest's Canadian executives departed New Zealand, having recruited and trained a group of New Zealand executives to operate the network.
C4
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C4 was born a youth music format on October 3, 2003.
The name - short for Channel 4 -- was chosen for its bold simplicity and its explosive nature.
The channel runs themed 'destination' programming focused on specific musical genres, but is open to format changes based on viewer surveys. New Zealand music plays a key role in programming.
RadioWorks
http://www.mediaworks.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=30
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CanWest RadioWorks New Zealand is the country's largest radio group with an approximate 47% of the radio advertising market.
