Sunday, July 7, 2002
Livemedia Limited
Political Party's International Election Campaign Opening To Be Streamed Live Via Internet
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. Livemedia Limited will today deliver a live feed of the ACT New Zealand’s International Campaign
Opening via the Internet.
"I believe this is the first time a political party in New Zealand has lived streamed a campaign opening which can be
viewed not only in New Zealand but around the world" said David Buckingham, Director of Livemedia.
Livemedia Limited has been contracted to provide a range of Internet video services to ACT New Zealand.
"We are excited to be helping provide technology services to a political party that has embraced of e-politics" said Mr
Buckingham.
Registered New Zealand voters not only resident here but around the world will also be able to watch the opening in
their own time, on-demand via the Livemedia service in both English and Chinese.
"The Internet is breaking down the barriers of communication. Streaming video is becoming a mainstream communications
tool not only in the area of e-politics but available to anyone who wishes to communicate with a geographically diverse
audience.
"This is an exciting project for Livemedia and to maximize the audience we using technologies such as Microsoft Windows
Media.
Contact: David Buckingham, Director, Livemedia Limited 021 80-80-80
Background:
Livemedia Limited can be reached on the Internet by visiting http://www.livemedia.co.nz The stream can be viewed at http://www.act.org.nz/action/livestream.html
Streaming Media is a technology, which allows video and audio to be sent over existing computer systems in real time.
Livemedia is a key player in the New Zealand market at providing this technology. Livemedia clients include Microsoft
(NZ) and ACT New Zealand.