Freeview

With analogue TV out and digital TV in, you'll need to have a Freeview receiver to keep watching TV in New Zealand. Freeview is NZ's free-to-air TV and radio service giving you more channels, clearer pictures and sound and a 8 day on screen programme guide. Going digital with Freeview is a smart choice - it's free TV evolved.

So, how do I get Freeview?

Righty-o, well, there are two ways to get Freeview at your place…

Freeview|HD (via UHF aerial)

UHF Aerial		 OR

Freeview Satellite (via satellite dish)

Satellite dish

Freeview using your UHF aerial (available to 86% of NZ homes).

Freeview|HD Receivers from $79
View Freeview for UHF Aerial equipment

Freeview using a satellite dish (available to nearly 100% of NZ homes)

Freeview Satellite Receivers from $79
View Freeview for Satellite equipment

Check Your Coverage

Before you buy any Freeview equipment, we recommend that you check the Freeview coverage in your area - and whether a satellite dish or UHF aerial is your best option.

ie. 100 Victoria Street, Auckland Central

There are some differences in channels

It all depends on your location and whether you are receiving Freeview|HD or Freeview Satellite; compare channels here.

Either way, you'll get…

  • Crystal clear, digital quality pictures and sound
  • More TV channels than analogue
  • One off set up cost then no monthly fees
  • 8-day on screen programme guide
  • Teletext service
  • Captioning service for the hearing impaired
  • Parental control

So how do I get Freeview and what's it going to cost?

Freeview's free to watch, but you will have to buy something to start off with, those somethings start at just $79.00. Have a look at the range of Freeview products available.