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Media release (Sky and Netball NZ):
Netball NZ and Sky are thrilled to announce an extension to their agreement that deepens the partnership and helps grow the game at all levels. The strengthened partnership will deliver a rich suite of top tier netball for Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now customers, along with a commitment to continue delivering some key matches free-to-air. The agreement includes all Silver Ferns games and all domestic top tier events, including: • The Constellation Cup • ANZ Premiership matches • National netball league • National age group championship matches. Sky will deliver great netball to New Zealand fans across all platforms - broadcast over the satellite on Sky Sport 3 (the Home of Netball), streamed on Sky Go and Sky Sport Now, and free-to-air on Prime.
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So, in addition to Sky obtaining the exclusive coverage of all Investec Rugby Championship, Steinlager Series, Investec Super Rugby, Mitre 10 Cup and all New Zealand’s other domestic rugby competitions , they have now also obtained the rights to all domestic netball. I don't watch netball, but plenty of people do, so this is another great deal for Sky. Not sure what the existing agreement (that has now been extended) was; does this mean that Sky now has the rights to all netball?
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@Snowy But you'll have fibre by 2022.
Yeah, and a sealed road and Hill street intersection will be fixed, and a sewerage system and public transport...fcking 3rd world round here.
Shakes fist at sky (TB) to get back on topic.
This is the bit I don't get. People move into an area lacking infrastructure then complain about it's lack of infrastructure.
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@Snowy But you'll have fibre by 2022.
Yeah, and a sealed road and Hill street intersection will be fixed, and a sewerage system and public transport...fcking 3rd world round here.
Shakes fist at sky (TB) to get back on topic.
This is the bit I don't get. People move into an area lacking infrastructure then complain about it's lack of infrastructure.
You're as bad as those that build houses next to airports then complain about the planes.No. The complaint is that I pay rates the same as everybody else that get all of the services. Completely different. I pay the same for my shit internet, I pay the same as people that have town supply water, a sewerage system, sealed roads, rubbish collection, etc. Yes I knew about it but it isn't a like for like comparison. With what I get my rates should be free!
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@Snowy But you'll have fibre by 2022.
Yeah, and a sealed road and Hill street intersection will be fixed, and a sewerage system and public transport...fcking 3rd world round here.
Shakes fist at sky (TB) to get back on topic.
This is the bit I don't get. People move into an area lacking infrastructure then complain about it's lack of infrastructure.
You're as bad as those that build houses next to airports then complain about the planes.No. The complaint is that I pay rates the same as everybody else that get all of the services. Completely different. I pay the same for my shit internet, I pay the same as people that have town supply water, a sewerage system, sealed roads, rubbish collection, etc. Yes I knew about it but it isn't a like for like comparison. With what I get my rates should be free!
Point remains. You know when you move somewhere what the infrastructure and costs are. That's your decision to make.
If you decide that the trade off between purchase price or location compensate for the services you don't get (but still pay for) then stop complaining.
You could reverse this and say that lots of people would love to live away from suburbia but given their situation and schooling/ transport/roading/rubbish etc etc have decided that the trade off doesn't work for them.
You chose your cake.
There is also the argument that to deliver top quality services to some properties costs 10 or 20 times what it does to others and you are expecting them to subsidise you (exactly what you are complain about that you currently subsidise them). The balance has to be found somewhere.
For the record though, where public services such as rates are involved I would expect a different charging structure for different service levels as well. Most councils (I know ours does) will have structures that differ. -
I'll add to that that the power goes off at least once a week and I am going to have to buy a generator. I pay the same for power as everybody else but don't have a reliable supply.
Starting to see the difference?
I see that you chose to live in a marginal area.
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@Crucial It doesn't make it equitable. If you get shit service you shouldn't have to pay for it.
But you know that there are some things that aren't equitable in their charging structure. No one ever promised otherwise.
Still you made the choice to follow that route.
You do have options in some cases but usually it is areas on the margins such as new developments that are just away from established areas that cop the worst of all worlds.
I would never buy in them unless there was a big compensatory upside.
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@Crucial Change the rating system would be a start and not base it on land value. It is an expensive area and rural. Rates should be service related not land value. That is the point of the complaint.
Just because you know about something doesn't make it an equitable system.
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Out of interest how do you initiate change to a more fair system if nobody does anything and says "that's the way it is"?
Of course no, but you are tilting at the wrong windmill if you think that companies (go for broke regarding rates, you get a vote) will create pricing structures that suit you rather than them.
If you can get Fibre then you have no problem (and the govt does do it's part in making most developments provide infrastructure in new areas), Fibre is Fibre and you get what you pay for.
If relying on copper infrastructure then speeds and services are so variable that it would be near impossible for sips to create pricing based on gained speed as that speed changes during times of day and even using an average would suit some people more than others in the equity stakes.
That's why pricing is based on bands.I very much agree with you regarding rates and you have avenues to initiate change but the fact remains that services such as internet are not a right, are provided by commercial entities and you have a choice whether to pay for what you get or find an alternative.
Where we are lucky in NZ is that the govt have prescribed that good service should be available to as many as practical and 85% on Fibre is pretty damn good. RBI wireless coverage to others and where demand and supply don't meet leave it to the markets to fill the gap (i.e. satellite etc). What it boils down to is that you make a choice to be part of that 15% and what it may or may not bring. If you don't think you get value for money then stop paying them. -
@Crucial Agreed about the internet and commercial entities and I'm happy to pay - if I can get the service, but I can't. Infrastructure isn't just commercial and TBF the government (at least the previous one was) doing it's bit.
Your initial premise that I shouldn't have moved here and was akin to buying at the end of a runway is flat out wrong. I can change things here by being a squeaky gate, voting accordingly, lobbying for some better services or a rates system that works. I am unlikely to be able to shut down an airport.
And yes @dogmeat
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I feel it's more of a Dexter vibe, no one gets turned into apparel without deserving it. Sure the appeals process is a bit iffy, but hey!
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@Paekakboyz said in Sky TV:
I feel it's more of a Dexter vibe, no one gets turned into apparel without deserving it. Sure the appeals process is a bit iffy, but hey!
I have actually read all of the Dexter books, and seen all of the TB shows. Just so that you all know.
@Paekakboyz said in Sky TV:
no one gets turned into apparel without deserving it
You're right. @Crucial 's dog is safe. Him...
As for the appeals - there are none. The ref has sole adjudication of the laws.
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Media release Sky (11 Nov 2019):
Sky has secured the broadcast rights for the 2022 and 2026 Commonwealth Games ...
As rights-holding broadcaster, Sky will deliver all the Birmingham 2022 events live on multiple Sky Sport channels, streamed on Sky Go (free for Sky customers) and Sky Sport Now.
A key part of the deal is Sky’s ongoing commitment to free-to-air coverage of major international events. Martin Stewart says: “There will be a significant number of hours of live and curated coverage on Prime every day of the Commonwealth Games, including the special action involving New Zealand athletes. This commitment is consistent with Sky’s delivery of free-to-air coverage for previous international events. “2.5 million New Zealanders watched our free coverage of the Rio Olympics in 2016, and 2.4 million watched our free coverage of Rugby World Cup 2015. “Our promise on Birmingham 2022, as it is on our other major sporting events, is that we will deliver outstanding sport experiences for all New Zealanders. Those who want to see key moments free on Prime can do just that; sports fans who want to watch all the action across the wide range of events can do so on Sky Sport or stream it on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go.
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Media release Sky (14 Nov 2019)
NEW ZEALANDERS SET TO WATCH MORE THAN 50 SPORTS FREE WITH EXCITING NEW SKY SPORT NEXT INITIATIVE
New Zealand sport is set to get a massive boost thanks to a ground-breaking grassroots sport initiative launched today by Sky and Olympian and former America’s Cup sailor Rob Waddell. More than 50 National Sports Organisations and rights-holders have come together to form the New Zealand Sport Collective, led by Rob Waddell. Together, they will be part of Sky Sport Next, a platform designed to be a launching pad for some of New Zealand’s most popular grassroots sports and rising young talent. Through Sky Sport Next, New Zealanders will get free access to watch more than 50 different sports and thousands of events, many of which wouldn’t have otherwise been live streamed or made their way to a leading platform. The events will be streamed, and highlights packages available, on the Sky Sport Next YouTube channel and some content will be broadcast on Sky Sport, Sky’s sport streaming service Sky Sport Now, and Sky’s free-to-air channel Prime. In particular, Sky Sport Next will shine a spotlight on Olympic pathway sports such as swimming, climbing, athletics and gymnastics, showcasing international home games and events not currently on Sky Sport, and National Championships across many grades. ...
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The announcement on YouTube (starts at about 3:30):
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SKY AND TVNZ PARTNER TO DELIVER THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020
Sky has today confirmed TVNZ as its free-to-air partner for the summer edition of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, in 2020. Under the partnership, Sky will stream and broadcast all of the Tokyo 2020 action through extensive coverage across 12 HD channels and its streaming platforms. TVNZ 1 will have 12 hours of free-to-air coverage throughout each afternoon and evening, with a break for 1 News at 6pm and Seven Sharp.
New Zealanders wanting a truly immersive experience will be able to watch every minute of every event via Sky Sport’s 12 dedicated Olympics channels. For those wanting to watch on the go, Sky subscribers will be able to use Sky Go, while casual viewers will be able to access all of the Olympic Games coverage on Sky Sport Now. Highlights, in-depth news, and behind the scenes features will be part of the Sky service. Those wanting free coverage will be able to access an extensive range of sports on TVNZ 1, including many of the key events featuring our New Zealand athletes. The TVNZ service will include live streaming on TVNZ On Demand.
Specific details of the coverage will be announced closer to the time. Tokyo 2020 runs from 24 July to 9 August 2020.