Living Channel

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Living Channel
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Launched2001;18 years ago (2001)
Owned by Discovery Asia-Pacific (2014-present)
The Living Channel New Zealand Limited (2001-2014)
Picture format 1080i (HDTV) 16:9
CountryNew Zealand
Formerly calledThe Living Channel (2001-2010)
Living (2010-2015)
Sister channel(s)
Website Living Channel
Availability
Satellite
Sky Network Television Channel 017
IPTV
Vodafone TV Channel 017

Living Channel is a New Zealand television station. The channel focuses entirely on programming relating to lifestyle and is similar to The LifeStyle Channel in Australia or HGTV in the US. It broadcasts on Sky TV in New Zealand and features local programming as well as a range of international programming. It features programming in areas such as design, health, well-being, travel, pets, fashion, automotive, antiques, gardening, fitness, art and homemaking. Programmes include Antiques Roadshow UK, Jon and Kate Plus 8, Greatest Cities of the World with Griff Rhys Jones, Grand Designs, Homes Under the Hammer, Better Homes and Gardens, Holmes Inspection, Extreme Fishing with Robson Green, Location Location Location, What Not To Wear and The Secret Millionaire.

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The channel was launched on Sky Network Television in 2001 by The Living Channel New Zealand Limited.

The Living Channel New Zealand Limited, which owned Living Channel as well as sister channel Food TV was acquired by Discovery Communications on July 2, 2014. [1]

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References

  1. "Discovery invests in the New Zealand market with the acquisition of two local channels". Discovery Communications. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2018.