Background: Operating as New Zealand’s national indigenous broadcaster is no small feat, in terms of shoot scheduling, staff coordination, and getting the equipment to work the way it’s supposed to. That’s why Ma¯ori Television is very careful about the technology it chooses. The popular station produces a wide range of award-winning news, current affairs, and special interest programs focused on the revitalization and normalization of the indigenous Ma¯ori language and culture. Programs are seen via satellite and terrestrial television services that blanket the country and continue to attract large ratings…
Challenge: The need to advance production capabilities had come. Time was taking its toll on equipment, and operations were becoming less efficient. To continue to compete on a national level an investment had to be made. “Ensuring we keep up to date with the latest available technologies is paramount to our operations, “said Barry Russ, General Manager of Operations at Ma¯ori Television.“For us, upgrading to a new production platform not only makes sense, it’s critical to our future.“ Adding to the complexity was the need to continue operations without disruption and the necessity to make a wise financial investment that would deliver long-term ROI…
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