Ep.2

<h1>Ep 2: Three News App — Going Mainstream</h1><p>Some opportunities only knock once. In episode 2 of the Putti webtoon, the team gets the call of a lifetime: the chance to build the official mobile app for Three News, one of New Zealand’s leading television news programmes. This episode captures the excitement, the pressure, and the determination it took to deliver a broadcast-quality product on a tight timeline.</p><p>Landing a project of this scale so early in the company’s journey was a defining moment. It proved that a small New Zealand app studio could compete with — and outperform — much larger players when it came to understanding the local market and moving fast without sacrificing quality.</p><p>The Three News app needed to handle live content feeds, video streaming, and a breaking-news experience that New Zealand audiences could rely on. Building it required tight collaboration with the media team and a deep understanding of how mobile users consume news on the go.</p><h3>The Lesson: Move Fast, Stay Sharp</h3><p>The Three News project taught the Putti team how to operate at broadcast speed — where deadlines are absolute and there’s no room for error. This sharpened the team’s ability to work under pressure, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality digital products reliably.</p><h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2><h3>Did Putti build the Three News mobile app?</h3><p>Yes. Putti (then operating as Moa Creative) built the Three News app for the New Zealand television news programme. It was one of the team’s early high-profile projects and a significant milestone in the company’s growth.</p><h3>What kind of apps does Putti specialise in?</h3><p>Putti specialises in custom mobile apps, web applications, and enterprise digital solutions. The team has experience across media, retail, hospitality, logistics, and financial services — particularly for New Zealand and international brands.</p><h3>How did Putti get into media app development?</h3><p>Through a combination of early traction with consumer apps and a growing reputation for quality, Putti attracted media clients looking for a reliable NZ development partner. The Three News project was the breakthrough that opened doors to many more high-profile opportunities.</p>