Asia Downunder
Encyclopedia
Asia Downunder is a long-running magazine programme, formerly known as Asia Dynamic, reporting on activities of Asians in New Zealand
and New Zealand Asians abroad. Its target audience is the Asian population in New Zealand, and the programme is funded by New Zealand On Air
. Content of the show comprises diverse subjects- art, science, sports and pan Asian culture.
, the programme is "about why Asian people do what [they] do, when, where, how and with whom. It isn't just a television programme but a bridge connecting our diverse communities - to promote better understanding." Lee is a former Asia Downunder producer and presenter who is now a list MP for the National Party
. The show is currently produced by Chris Wright and presented by Kadambari Gladding formerly Kadambari Raghukumar..
since 1994 and screens a new episode each Sunday morning at 11:00am on their TV ONE.
That episode is available within 48 hours worldwide on YouTube
, then screens on Wednesdays at 6:30pm on TV 7, Thursdays at 10:10am and Saturdays at 8:35am. The programme is also screened across New Zealand on Stratos, CTV
(Christchurch), Channel 9 (Dunedin), TV Hawkes Bay (Napier/Taupo), Family TV (Rodney), Tararua TV, Māori TV, SIT (Educational TV Nationwide), Cue TV, SKY 110
and Freeview Channel.
All programme articles are available in short form on the TVNZ website while full versions are available on YouTube
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and New Zealand Asians abroad. Its target audience is the Asian population in New Zealand, and the programme is funded by New Zealand On Air
New Zealand On Air
NZ On Air is an independent New Zealand broadcast funding agency. It is an autonomous crown entity separate from central Government and governed by a Board of six appointed by the Minister of Broadcasting...
. Content of the show comprises diverse subjects- art, science, sports and pan Asian culture.
Content
According to Melissa LeeMelissa Lee
Melissa Lee is a New Zealand politician. She was elected to the House of Representatives as a list MP for the National Party in the 2008 election. She is currently a member of the Commerce and Law and Order committees....
, the programme is "about why Asian people do what [they] do, when, where, how and with whom. It isn't just a television programme but a bridge connecting our diverse communities - to promote better understanding." Lee is a former Asia Downunder producer and presenter who is now a list MP for the National Party
New Zealand National Party
The New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.-Policies:...
. The show is currently produced by Chris Wright and presented by Kadambari Gladding formerly Kadambari Raghukumar..
Schedule
The programme has been produced by Television New ZealandTelevision New Zealand
Television New Zealand, more commonly referred to, and stylized as TVNZ, is a government-owned corporation television network broadcasting in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. It operates TV1, TV2, TVNZ7, TVNZ Heartland, TVNZ U and new media services....
since 1994 and screens a new episode each Sunday morning at 11:00am on their TV ONE.
That episode is available within 48 hours worldwide on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
, then screens on Wednesdays at 6:30pm on TV 7, Thursdays at 10:10am and Saturdays at 8:35am. The programme is also screened across New Zealand on Stratos, CTV
Canterbury Television
Canterbury Television is an independent television station broadcasting in Canterbury, New Zealand.The name is synonymous with regional television in New Zealand as it was the name of the first regional broadcaster to operate in New Zealand. CTV produces and screens more than twenty hours of...
(Christchurch), Channel 9 (Dunedin), TV Hawkes Bay (Napier/Taupo), Family TV (Rodney), Tararua TV, Māori TV, SIT (Educational TV Nationwide), Cue TV, SKY 110
SKY Network Television
Sky Network Television Limited , , is a New Zealand pay television service. On 30 June 2011, Sky had 829,421 subscribers, which comprises:*808,617 digital subscribers*20,840 other subscribers...
and Freeview Channel.
All programme articles are available in short form on the TVNZ website while full versions are available on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.