Satellite TV upgrade
on 3 June

A few channels have updated. Sky Open is now in HD
and TVNZ 1 has extended its HD broadcast nationwide.

Moved from transponder stream 21 to stream 3. This is only a behind-the-scenes technical update, Bravo will continue to be available just as before.

Moved from transponder stream 21 to stream 3. This is only a behind-the-scenes technical update, Rush will continue to be available just as before.

Moved from transponder stream 21 to stream 3. This is only a behind-the-scenes technical update, HGTV will continue to be available just as before.

Moved from transponder stream 21 to stream 3. This is only a behind-the-scenes technical update, Eden will continue to be available just as before.

Moved from transponder stream 21 to stream 10. This is only a behind-the-scenes technical update, Three+1 will continue to be available just as before.

If your TV asks you to retune...

Find Retune Guidelines here

What has changed?

Our satellite TV service updated on Wednesday 3 June:

Sky Open has upgraded to HD
TVNZ 1 is now HD nationwide
Bravo, RUSH, HGTV, Eden and Three+1 were given a technical update

You can still watch those channels after 3 June on the same channel numbers, and of course still all for free.

This change only applies to you if you watch Freeview via satellite. There are no changes to our terrestrial service over UHF or on the Freeview Streaming TV app.

What you need to do

Most TVs and satellite boxes will automatically update.

If yours don't update correctly, when you go to Sky Open, you will see a message asking you to retune - find retune guides here.

If you have Series Links booked on TVNZ 1, Sky Open, Bravo, Rush, HGTV, Eden or Three+1, please rebook them after 3 June.

Your questions answered

What's happening?

Our satellite TV service was updated on Wednesday 3 June:

Sky Open has upgraded to HD
TVNZ 1 is now HD nationwide
Bravo, RUSH, HGTV, Eden and Three+1 were given a technical update (these are just behind-the-scenes updates that supports the HD upgrades and won't change these channels)

You can still watch those channels after 3 June on the same channel numbers, and of course still all for free.

This change only applies to Freeview's satellite TV service. There are no changes to any other channels, or to our terrestrial service over UHF or on the Freeview Streaming TV app.

What do I need to do?

Most TVs and Freeview boxes would auto-update on Wednesday 3 June. So, chances are, you don't need to do anything!

If for some reason your TV or satellite box don't update correctly, you will see a retune message when you go to those channels. In that case, please retune your TV or box. Refer to retune guides here.

Will my Series Links still work?

If you have Series Links set on TVNZ 1, Sky Open, Bravo, Rush, HGTV, Eden or Three+1, it's recommended to check and rebook after 3 June.

Series Links on other channels should continue to work and will not require rebooking.

Why are these changes being made?

To ensure we deliver the best possible free TV experience in New Zealand, our channel lineup can evolve from time to time.

This change allowedSky Open and TVNZ 1 to upgrade to HD, bringing better video quality to homes throughout the country.

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, we're just getting a couple HD upgrades.

That's all folks!

Satellite TV upgradeon 3 June

A few channels have updated. Sky Open is now in HDand TVNZ 1 has extended its HD broadcast nationwide.

Sky Open

TVNZ 1

BRAVO

RUSH

HGTV

Eden

Three+1