Channels updated
on 29 January

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Three now in HD on Satellite

already HD on Terrestrial & Streaming services

Three upgraded to HD on Freeview's satellite service on Jan 29th, improving picture quality for viewers across NZ.
It is already HD on Freeview's Terrestrial service and on the Freeview Streaming TV app. 

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Sky Open - find it now on channel 8

It has moved from channel 15
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Eden - find it now on channel 18

It has moved from channel 8
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RUSH - find it now on channel 9

It has moved from channel 14
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BRAVO+1 - find it now on channel 14

It has moved from channel 9 | BRAVO stays on channel 4

If your TV is missing channels, give it a retune.

See Retune Guidelines here

What has changed

On Thursday 29 January, a few channels have moved:

  • Sky Open will go to channel 8 (from 15)
  • Eden will go to channel 18 (from 8)
  • RUSH will go to channel 9 (from 14)
  • BRAVO+1 will go to channel 14 (from 9)

You can still watch those channels after 29 January, and of course still all for free. They'll just be on different channel numbers.

At the same time, Eden+1 and Sky Open+1 has left us, and Three has upgraded to HD.

Three is already in HD on Freeview's terrestrial and streaming services, and it is now also in HD on Freeview's satellite TV service.

What you need to do

Most TVs and Freeview boxes would automatically update.

If yours don't update correctly and you can't find some channels after the move, give your TV or box a retune - find retune guides here. 

And remember to look for these channels at their new channel positions:

  • Sky Open on channel 8
  • Eden on channel 18
  • RUSH on channel 9
  • BRAVO+1 on channel 14

If you have Series Links booked on Three, Sky Open, Eden, Rush or Bravo+1, please rebook them.

How to easily find those channels after they've moved

Check the Freeview TV Guide!

The Freeview TV Guide shows you all the channels in the right order, and you can simply browse the Guide to find the channel you'd like to watch.

Another easy way is to just channel-surf until you land on the channel you want - you might even discover some new shows along the way.

Your questions answered

What's happening?

A few of your favourite channels have moved to new channel numbers on Freeview on 29 January:

  • Sky Open has moved to channel 8 (from 15)
  • RUSH has moved to channel 9 (from 14)
  • Bravo+1 has moved to channel 14 (from 9)
  • Eden has moved to channel 18 (from 8)

The following changes have also taken place:

  • Three has upgraded to HD on Freeview’s satellite TV service. It’s already in HD on Freeview’s terrestrial and streaming services.
  • Eden+1 and Sky Open+1 have left Freeview.

All other channels are staying where they are. 

 

What do I need to do?

Most TVs and Freeview boxes would auto-update after the changes roll out on 29 January.

So, chances are, you don't need to do anything, other than to remember to look for Sky Open, Eden, Rush and Bravo+1 at their new channel numbers!

If for some reason channels have gone missing, or if your TV doesn’t update properly, please retune your TV or box. Refer to retune guides here.

 

How can I check the new channel numbering?

The Freeview TV Guide will clearly show the new and up-to-date channel numbers:

  • On your TV: Open the Freeview TV Guide
  • Online: See here for the Freeview TV Guide 
  • Smartphone: Download the Freeview TV Guide app

 

Will my Series Links still work?

If you have Series Links set to record entire TV series on Three, Sky Open, RUSH, Bravo+1, or Eden, please re-book these after Thursday, 29 January.

Series Links on other channels should continue to work without re-booking.

 

Why are these changes being made?

Channel line-ups on Freeview can change from time to time. This update makes several popular channels more readily accessible to viewers. It also improves the video quality on Three for those who tune into Freeview via satellite. 

 

Get in touch

Contact us for extra advice if you've tried a retune and your TV still refuses to cooperate, or if you've got a burning question we haven't covered up top.

Contact us

Still great TV,
free for all Kiwis.

You can still enjoy the same great range of programming across the best free TV channels Aotearoa has to offer, it's just that some of them will be on a different channel number.

That's all folks!

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