As the whole world is in repeating lockdowns, streaming service websites have become swamped with new users who want to get their minds off everything and just enjoy their favorite programmes or movies.
If you’re looking for a new interesting show to watch or just want to have more viewing options, we’ve made a list of all the popular streaming services available in New Zealand. We’ll discuss how much they cost, their most popular shows, and their most significant advantages.
Check our ultimate guide on New Zealand’s streaming services below if you want to learn all about premium and free streaming services available in New Zealand. Here we’ll discuss:
- What’s a streaming service?
- Differences between free and premium streaming services.
- What kind of content can you stream online?
- What to consider when choosing a streaming service.
- 13 Popular premium streaming services available in New Zealand.
- 13 Popular free streaming services available in New Zealand.
- How to access geo-blocked content in New Zealand.
- Paid-per-view and on-demand streaming services.
- Is using a VPN for streaming in New Zealand illegal?
- Which streaming service is the most popular in New Zealand.
What’s A Streaming Service?
A streaming service is an online provider of different content such as movies, TV shows, videos, cartoons, music, etc. They deliver content via an internet connection, and subscribers can access their services through mobile devices, computers, or smart TVs.
There are many streaming services available, some of them have to be paid for, such as Netflix, Hulu, or Apple TV, and some are for free, like Kanpy and ThreeNow.
Difference Between Free and Premium Streaming Services
Cost
Well, of course, the most significant difference between the two is costs. While you’ll not have to pay a penny for free streaming services, some premium streaming services can be pretty expensive.
Ads
Most of the free streaming services will have lots and lots of ads during movies and TV shows, while premium streaming sites don’t have them at all.
Content
While you’ll find many different TV shows and movies on the free streaming service platforms, you’ll not be able to access original content, as you can with Netflix and Amazon Prime original series or Apple TV’s original movies and other content.
What Kind Of Content Can You Stream Online?
The streaming content options are endless—anything from popular movies and TV shows, live streaming TV channels, music, cartoons, anime, games, documentaries, and much more. It all depends on what kind of content you prefer. We’ll review some of the most popular of these content providers below.
What To Consider When Choosing Streaming Service
- Content: First thing you should consider is what kind of content they offer. You have many different streaming services that are niche-based for documentary lovers to those who only want romance or comedy. Then there are the ones with everything from top TV shows, movies of all genres, music, and much more.
- Fast broadband: Since streaming online can strain your internet data, you’ll need to consider fast broadband as well before you start using streaming services. For one hour of streaming, you can use up to 7GB of internet data. But some services, like Netflix, now offer offline viewing as well, so you can save on your bandwidth.
- Viewing experience: Read about viewing experiences from users before you subscribe. Do they offer good video quality? Will you be interrupted many times while watching because of ads?
- Price: While some premium streaming services can be quite pricey, others are really affordable. It’s also good to look into the prices for a yearly subscription as it’ll cost you less than paying monthly. You can always opt for free streaming services depending on the content you want.
- Value: Many providers offer free trial periods. Take advantage of this—you may discover they don’t have enough of the content you like to make the subscription worthwhile.
- Device: Most streaming services work on computers with Windows or iOS, mobile phones with Android, Smart TVs, Apple TV. You probably have one or two such devices in your home already, so you don’t need to worry much about that.
13 Popular Premium Streaming Sites In New Zealand
1. Netflix New Zealand
What Is It?
Netflix is the world’s leading streaming service, with more than 151 million subscribers in more than 190 countries. It offers TV series, documentaries, and movies of different genres and languages. New TV shows and films are added every month.
Subscribers can view content without a time limit, anytime and anywhere on any device that has a connection to the Internet. The content library of Netflix New Zealand has more than 4500 titles in total.
You can access and watch Netflix from your phone, computer, TV, or tablet, from various devices at once, depending on which plan you choose to purchase. The maximum device limit that you can connect to one Netflix account is four.
You can also access the Netflix US library with over 5600 titles, but of course, you’ll have to get a good VPN first.
Popular Movies And Shows:
- Stranger Things.
- The Crown.
- Orange Is The New Black.
- The Rituals.
- Mudbound.
- Homecoming: A film by Beyonce.
- Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours To Kill.
- Working Moms.
Target Audience
In short, everyone. There are various genres, shows, documentaries, and movies available on Netflix New Zealand. So there is zero chance you’ll not find something to enjoy watching yourself.
Advantages
- Three different plans to choose from.
- You can download the content and watch it offline as well.
- It personalises your viewing experience.
- Affordable pricing plans.
Cost
First 30 days, you get a free trial, then you’ll have to pay NZ$11.99 to get a basic subscription plan which allows you to connect with only one device, the standard plan for two devices costs NZ$16.99, and a premium plan that’ll allow you to connect with four devices at once will cost you NZ$21.99
2. Disney Plus
What Is It?
It’s a streaming service for just about anything Disney has ever created or purchased, so you can watch anything from classic Disney movies and cartoons, Marvel movies, National Geographic documentaries, and the Star Wars franchise.
Disney Plus officially unveiled on November 12th, 2019, In the US and is now also available in New Zealand.
Despite the difficulties and service outages of the first day, the start was a massive success for Disney. More than 10 million people signed up for Disney Plus in just over a day, and it currently enjoys a subscribers base of over 50 million.
As with Netflix, you can stream Disney Plus on four different devices and watch various TV shows, movies, and documentaries on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Samsung smart TV, and other devices.
Popular Movies And Shows
- High School Musical: All Parts.
- Star Wars.
- National Geographic documentaries.
- Captain Marvel.
- Moana.
- Toy Story.
- A Wrinkle In Time.
Target Audience
The family-oriented streaming service is suitable for all ages, kids, teenagers, and adults, especially for those of you who love Disney movies and cartoons.
Advantages
- All Disney movies and shows, Pixar, Marvel, The Star Wars franchise and National Geographic, available in one place.
- Low monthly price.
- Easy to navigate website.
- You can watch it on four different devices.
Cost
You’ll pay NZ$9.99 for a monthly subscription or NZ$99.99 for a year’s subscription.
3. Neon
What Is It?
You can watch blockbuster movies and all of HBO’s newest dramas on Neon streaming service. A subscription to it gives you access to a wide range of TV shows and movies that you can watch on different devices: Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, and others.
Popular Movies And Shows:
- Big Little Lies.
- Grey’s Anatomy.
- Game of Thrones.
- Watchmen.
- Bohemian Rhapsody.
Target Audience
Fans of the latest HBO dramas and prefer TV shows like Chernobyl, Grey’s Anatomy, or Game of Thrones.
Advantages
- All HBO dramas in one place.
- Free 14 day trial and affordable price.
Cost
A free 14 day trial for all new subscribers, and after that, you’ll have to pay NZ$19.95 per month.
4. Amazon Prime
What Is It?
Amazon Prime streaming service is for all those who enjoy watching classic American movies, award-winning original content, and a wide range of documentaries and series.
It’s compatible with different devices and platforms such as Windows, iOS, Apple TV, Android, all smart TVs, and PlayStation 3 and 4.
You can also get an Amazon fire stick or cube if you choose to subscribe to Amazon Prime. You connect it to your TV’s HDMI port and then can stream almost anything direct to your TV screen, including Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Instant Video, and Disney Plus.
Check our guide on how to access Amazon Prime Video in NZ.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Homecoming.
- Masterchef New Zealand.
- Fleabag.
- Live streaming of NFL and other sports.
- Human Flow
- Gleason.
- The Man in the High Castle.
Target Audience
Similar to Netflix. There is a wide range of genres, shows, documentaries, lifestyle and movie content available on Amazon Prime New Zealand. So lots to enjoy.
Advantages
- You can access this streaming service and watch movies via PlayStation 3 and 4 and Xbox One.
- Fire TV device that’ll turn any TV with an HDMI video input into a smart TV and allow you to stream various channels and services.
- Low price.
Cost
A free seven day trial for all new subscribers, only NZ$4.65 per month for the first six months, and then NZ$.00.
5. Acorn TV
What Is It?
Acorn TV is a US-based streaming service with mostly British media content, from movies to TV shows and documentaries. There’s also a small portion of Australian content available too.
It’s compatible with all the leading operating systems, such as Windows, iOS, Apple TV, Android, and many others.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Palace.
- Land Girls.
- Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
- Blood Lands
- Victoria.
- Janet King.
Target Audience
For people who love British movies or TV shows, and perhaps for all ex-pats from the UK that are currently living in New Zealand and want access to watch all their favourite home TV shows and movies.
Advantages
- Free trial.
- Low cost.
- All popular British TV shows and movies in one place.
Cost
Free seven-day trial, and then a cost of only NZ$7.25 per month or NZ$72.59 for an annual subscription plan.
6. SkyGo
What Is It?
SkyGo is an online television streaming service that allows you to watch live TV, different TV shows, movies, and premium sports content. You can watch your favourite movies or sports channels on most devices and OS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromecast, Smart TV, and Apple TV.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Heist.
- Teen Mom.
- Late Night.
- Families of the Mafia.
- Live sports from Sky Sports channel.
- Live news.
Target Audience
If you’re a fan of Sky movies, TV shows, and premium sports content from the Sky Sports channel, then you should opt for SkyGo streaming services.
Advantages
- All Sky content in one place (Sky Sports, Sky Entertainment, Sky movies with additional costs).
Cost
Costs can vary depending on your plan since the cost is included in your monthly Sky subscription. The Sky subscription starter pack costs NZ$36.00 per month. You can add other packages like Sky Sport, Sky Entertainment for additional costs to your monthly plan.
7. Mubi
What Is It?
Mubi is a global streaming service where you can discover the latest cult classic movies from all around the world. You can access a brand new movie every day, and all of their films are hand-picked by their curators. You can access and watch Mubi on various devices at home and the go.
Popular Movies
- Life is a Miracle.
- Capturing the Friedmans.
- Les Doulos.
- How Far is Heaven?
- Crystal Swan.
Target Audience
For cinema lovers who enjoy watching classic and independent movies from all around the globe.
Advantages
- Movies from all around the globe.
- Hand-picked movies by their professional curators.
- A new movie is added each day, and the old ones are removed after one month.
Cost
You’ll have to pay NZ$15.23 per month to enjoy their streaming services, or NZ$116.22 per year, with a seven day free trial period.
8. Apple TV
What Is It?
Apple TV streaming services firstly launched on November 2nd, 2019, in New Zealand. It has great content from different providers like Netflix, Disney plus, and TVNZ 2 and some original movies and TV shows from Apple TV+.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Morning Show.
- The Banker.
- For All Mankind
- Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You.
- The Year Earth Changed.
- Grey Hound.
- On The Rocks.
Target Audience
Everyone! With various genres of movies and shows, from different famous providers such as Netflix and Disney plus, Apple TV streaming services can be enjoyed by our youngest to our oldest family members.
Advantages
- Great variety of content from different famous providers and some of their original movies and TV shows.
- They offer a one-year free subscription if you’ve recently purchased iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Apple TV.
- Low price point.
Cost
You can enjoy their streaming service for only NZ$8.99 per month, and they offer a 7-day free trial period for all their new subscribers.
9. Spark Sport
What Is It?
Spark Sport is a live streaming and on-demand sports service. Once you subscribe to their streaming services, you can watch all your favourite matches, from rugby, football, basketball, and many more.
Popular Sport Streams
- Formula Racing.
- Hockey.
- NBA.
- NFL.
- Football.
- Different Word Cup Competitions.
- English Rugby.
Target Audience
Perfect streaming service to subscribe to if you’re a big fan of all kinds of sports. You can watch both live and on-demand sports content, such as local New Zealand Football matches.
Advantages
- They offer a free tournament pass, allowing sports lovers to watch big tournaments like the Football World Cup for free, without being their subscribers.
Cost
They offer a 7-day free trial period. After that, you’ll have to pay NZ$24.99 per month to enjoy their streaming service.
10. DocPlay
What Is It?
DocPlay is an Australian streaming service that offers hundreds of different documentaries. They have over 130 of the world’s best docu-dramas and documentaries about everything, and new ones are being added regularly.
Popular Documentaries
- Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie.
- Citizenfour.
- The Cove.
- The Summit.
Target Audience
Anyone who loves watching documentaries and docu-dramas and wants to learn something new every day about nature, arts, culture, science, and many more genres.
Advantages
- Many different documentaries and docu-dramas available in one place.
- Low and affordable price point.
Cost
They offer a 30-day free trial period for all newcomers, and then you’ll have to pay only NZ$9.63 per month or NZ$96.92 per year.
11. Curiosity Stream
What Is It?
Curiosity Stream is an on-demand streaming service that mainly offers documentaries, factual videos, and documentary TV shows. You can find all kinds of documentaries on this streaming service site, from science, technology, society, nature, and many more.
Popular Documentaries
- Ancient Earth.
- Speed.
- First Man.
- Out of the Cradle.
- Stephen Hawking’s favourite places.
- Curious Minds.
Target Audience
Anyone who loves watching science and nature-based documentaries and factual videos.
Advantages
- Thousands of documentaries in one place.
- Launched by Discovery Channel founder John S. Hendricks.
- Very low price for a monthly subscription.
Cost
You’ll have to pay NZ$4.15 for standard HD streaming per month, NZ$13.85 monthly for Premium 4K streaming service. You can also opt for an annual subscription plan which will cost you NZ$27.72 for standard and NZ$97.00 for a premium subscription.
12. Hallmark Movies Now
What Is It?
Hallmark Movies Now is an on-demand streaming service that offers a broad mix of romantic and comedy movies and family-friendly short films and documentaries to its subscribers for a low monthly price. It’s compatible with most operating systems and devices, including iOS, Windows, Android, Smart TV, Xbox One, Apple TV, and many more.
Popular Movies and Shows
- Tulips in Spring.
- Heartland.
- The Russel Girl.
Target Audience
Everyone who enjoys comedies or classic romantic movies and TV shows.
Advantages
- A lot of different movies for a low price point.
- Compatible with many devices and platforms.
Cost
They offer a 7-day trial period for free, and then you’ll have to pay NZ$6.92 per month.
13. iwonder
What Is It?
iwonder is another online streaming service that has thousands of different genre documentaries and docu-series. You can find everything from Area 51 and other conspiracy theories, to nature, music, science and true crime documentary films, and much more.
Popular Documentaries:
- Deep Web.
- Project Nim.
- Particle Fever.
- Miss Representation.
Target Audience
Everyone who loves documentary films, conspiracy theories, true crime and any other type of documentary films or series.
Advantages
- Extensive collection of award-winning documentary films and series.
- 30-day free trial period.
- Low price per month subscription.
Cost
You’ll get a 30-day free trial period, and then you’ll get to watch all your favourite documentary films and series for just NZ$9.70 per month.
Popular Free Streaming Sites in New Zealand
1. TVNZ on Demand
What Is It?
TVNZ on Demand has become one of the most popular streaming services in New Zealand. They offer all TV shows and movies from different New Zealand TV channels like TVNZ1, TVNZ2, and TVNZ Duke.
They also offer all the latest media content, local and international dramas, documentaries, popular new movies, and TV shows. You can watch TVNZ On Demand streaming services on all of your devices, without spending money.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Split.
- Manifest.
- Normal People.
- Uke Can Do It!
- Masterchef Australia.
- Those Who Kill.
- The Little Drummer Girl.
Target Audience
Everybody who loves the content that’s broadcasted on the television network of TVNZ.
Advantages
- Besides all the TVNZ media content, they also offer different popular movies and TV shows from various different apps.
Cost
Free.
2. Kanopy
What Is It?
You can access the Kanopy streaming services through a library card. You can also use your university login credentials to access Kanopy for free. It offers different documentaries and educational movies for teaching purposes.
Besides that, they also have various movies and programs for kids as well.
Popular Movies And Shows
- Moonlight.
- Captain Fantastic.
- The Florida Project.
- Eighth Grade.
Target Audience
Anyone with a library card, who is interested in educational movies and documentaries. University students can also access this wonderful streaming service for free, for educational purposes, or just to enjoy watching various educational movies.
Advantages
- Free access for library card owners.
- Free access for all university students.
Cost
Free.
3. NZ On Screen
What Is It?
NZ On Screen is one of the most popular streaming services in New Zealand. You can watch many of New Zealand’s movies, TV shows, music, videos, documentaries, interviews, and web series on this free platform.
You can also travel down memory lane, as they have some of the older TV shows and movies as well, mostly from the ’80s and ’90s. It’s compatible with most of the leading operating systems like Windows, iOS, Mac, and Android.
Popular Movies And Shows
- Gloss.
- Hudson and Halls.
- Dancing With the Stars.
- The Secret Lives of Dancers.
- Amy Street.
- Georgie Girl.
- Tom’s Diary.
Target Audience
Everyone who loves New Zealand TV shows, movies, and is a fan of Kiwi celebrities.
Advantages
- All New Zealand’s popular TV shows and movies in one place.
- Exclusive interviews with Kiwi celebrities.
Cost
Free.
4. HGTV
What Is It?
HGTV streaming service primarily broadcasts reality lifestyle programs, based on real estate and home improvement. There’s a lot of DIY shows for interior design as well. Their service is compatible with different devices and programs such as Windows, iOS, Apple TV, Android, and many more.
Popular Movies And Shows
- House Hunters.
- Backyard Goldmine.
- Extreme Homes.
- Mexico Life.
Target Audience
Perfect for people who work as interior designers or home decorators, or just those who would love to learn more about real estate and home improvement.
Advantages
- A lot of DIY video content for interior design.
- The program is further divided into other categories as well, such as outdoor spaces, renovation projects, and upcycling.
Cost
The streaming service of HGTV is included in your cable subscription for free.
5. ThreeNow
What Is It?
ThreeNow is an on-demand streaming service that mostly features popular TV shows and movies from channels like Bravo, Three live, and The Edge. Most of their movies and shows are based on reality and lifestyle. But they also offer other content such as sports and cooking shows.
Currently, around 28% of Kiwi users are watching their favourite free TV shows on ThreeNow platform. It’s compatible with Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, and Smart TV.
Popular Movies And Shows
- New Zealand Today.
- Love Island UK and Australia.
- The Rookie.
- Come Dine With Me NZ.
- Westside.
- Mean Mums.
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Target Audience
Anyone who loves watching reality and lifestyle-based content, and doesn’t mind ads.
Advantages
- Popular TV shows from Bravo, Three Live, and The Edge in one place.
- You can also watch sports (mostly motorsports) and food-related content besides their usual TV shows.
- You can also access streaming channels that are owned by the parent company, MediaWorks. These channels are EdgeTV, Newshub, George TV, The Rock, MoreFM, and Mai FM.
Cost
Free.
6. Tubi TV
What Is It?
Tubi TV is a free, on-demand streaming app, that mostly has classic movies and TV shows in New Zealand. You can watch all genres from comedy and romance to horror and action.
You can watch their streaming services from Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Windows, Apple, iOS, and Mac.
Popular Movies And Shows
- Snakes on a Plane.
- Home Sweet Home.
- Doc Martin.
- Secret City.
- Death Note.
- Backlot.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Target Audience
Anyone who loves watching classic movies and classic award-winning shows.
Advantages
- Different genres of TV shows and movies for free.
- You can stream your favourite TV shows through Xbox One and Playstation 3 as well.
Cost
Free.
7. Maori TV
What Is It?
Maori TV is a live TV and on-demand streaming service that provides a wide range of local and international TV shows and movies in New Zealand. They cover their Tv shows and movies in the Maori language.
You can access Maori TV through Windows, iOS, and Android.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Negotiators.
- Live News.
- Great War Stories.
- The Hui.
- Find Me a Maori Bride.
Target Audience
Everyone who’s interested in the culture of Aotearoa or speaks the Maori language.
Advantages
- Movies and TV shows in the Maori language.
- Content that celebrates the people and culture of Aotearoa.
- Live news and current affairs.
Cost
Free
8. ConTV
What Is It?
CONTV offers content including anime, cartoons, comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, video games, and much more. Perfect for Comic-Con fans as they’re also the only streaming service that provides behind-the-scenes access to Wizard World Comic Cons. It’s only compatible with Windows, Android, and iOS.
Popular Movies And Shows
- The Walking Dead.
- Behind the scenes access to Wizard World Comic Cons.
- The Irregulars.
- Yu-Gi-Oh.
- The Handmaid’s Tale.
- The Green Hornet.
Target Audience
Everyone, from horror fans to comics and anime fans, all should try out this amazing streaming service.
Advantages
- Behind-the-scenes access to Wizard World Comic Cons
- Besides popular movies and TV shows, you can also watch Anime
Cost
Free.
9. Toon Goggle
What Is It?
Toon Goggle is a streaming service for our young ones and offers a variety of popular cartoons, streaming of live channels for kids, and games for kids. You can access their services through Windows, iOS, Android, Playstation 3, and 4.
Target Audience
This streaming service is specially dedicated to kids, offering them hours of fun and cartoons.
Advantages
- Popular games like Talking Tom, Angry Birds, and many more.
- Access with Playstation 3 and 4.
- Variety of popular cartoons and live kids channels in one place.
Cost
Free
10. Watch Me
What Is It?
Watch Me is an on-demand video streaming service, that offers a variety of different short format, 100% homemade New Zealand shows. You can access their services through Windows, iOS, and Android.
Popular Movies And Shows
- NZ Herald Focus.
- Under The Bridge.
- NZ Herald Trial and Error.
- Who Wants To Be a Millennial?
Target Audience
Viewers of all ages, from kids, teenagers to adults and seniors.
Advantages
- Also can be accessed through browsers like Google Chrome and Firefox
Cost
Free.
11. NZ Film On Demand
What Is It?
NZ Film on-demand is another streaming service that offers movies from comedies to horror and action. The service is compatible with all leading operating systems like iOS, Android, and Windows.
Popular Movies
- Born To Dance.
- The Six Dollar Fifty Man.
- A Song of Good.
- After The Waterfall.
Target Audience
Movie lovers who like to watch New Zealand classic movies for free.
Advantages
- Classic New Zealand movies in one place.
- Different genres of movies from all around the world as well.
Cost
Free.
12. Freeview On Demand
What Is It?
Freeview On Demand offers you to watch movies and TV shows from different channels such as TVNZ, ThreeNow, and Maori TV all in one place. The streaming service is compatible with Windows, iOS, Android, and Smart TV.
Target Audience
If you’re a fan of TVNZ or Maori TV then this free streaming service is worth subscribing to.
Advantages
- TV shows and movies from different NZ channels in one place for free.
Cost
Free.
13. Crunchyroll
What Is It?
Crunchyroll is a free streaming service that streams anime, manga, and drama movies and series. You can access the site and watch some shows in New Zealand, but unfortunately, not all the show library is available to watch from New Zealand, as the company is primarily based in the US.
However, you can still watch different famous manga and anime series from New Zealand as well, and all for free!
Popular Series
- Naruto.
- Demon Slayer.
- Attack on Titan.
- Dragon Ball.
Target Audience
Anyone who loves watching anime, manga, or drama series and movies will love this streaming site.
Advantages
- Offers a lot of anime, manga, and drama content without a paid subscription.
- Offers new anime episodes with English subtitles only one hour after the Japanese release.
Cost
The streaming site is initially for free, however, many subscribers decide to purchase the premium subscription because of the many ads. The premium service will cost you around NZ$11.00
FAQ
How To Access Geo-Blocked Streaming Services in New Zealand?
Geo-blocks are restrictions put on content, based on the country you live in. This is why you can’t access American Netflix of HBO GO for example, as you’re from the “wrong” country.
But don’t worry, according to the laws in New Zealand, you’re allowed to sign up for a VPN that’ll allow you to get around the geo-block.
Check out recommended VPNs:
A VPN will allow you to choose an IP address from whichever country you want and select, so, for example, if you want to have access to US Netflix, you’ll simply choose a server with a USA IP address.
When you’ve used the VPN to hide your location, you’ll need to do some additional tricks in order to access US-based content such as Hulu or Netflix US.
- Address: You’ll need an address that’s based in the country of delivered content. You can use a friend’s or family address that lives there or simply a hotel address.
- Valid credit card: You’ll need a valid credit card if you want to access any premium streaming services. This means that the billing address should be from the country that they deliver the content from. You can try using the New Zealand billing address, but add a zero in front of the postcode to create a 5 digit postcode for the US. This trick can work on some streaming sites, but not on all.
- Set up a US iTunes account: Some streaming services use Apple to purchase subscriptions, so if you own any of Apple devices you can also try to set up an iTunes account with a US address. Instead of valid credit card information, you can opt for vouchers to top up your iTunes account. Vouchers for the US stores can be purchased and ordered online.
What’s The Difference Between Paid-Per-View and On-Demand Streaming Services?
We’re sure you’ve heard these two before, but maybe you don’t know the difference. A paid-per-view (PPV) simply means that the viewer is charged only when the service is used and On-demand streaming services will charge the viewer with a monthly subscription and you can watch all the content in this month whenever you want.
Can I Use Hulu in New Zealand?
Hulu is not available in New Zealand, as it’s currently only in the US and some US territories like Puerto Rico. You can, however, watch it by using a VPN that offers US servers.
Can I Watch HBO In New Zealand?
Yes, you can watch HBO content on the Sky network, which has streaming and television rights to broadcast US-based content in New Zealand. You’ll need to subscribe to their starter package, which will cost you NZ$25.99 per month.
Is Streaming Considered Illegal in New Zealand?
That depends, if you’re streaming free content then that’s okay as it’s legal. But, if you’re streaming commercially produced content, that’s backed with copyright law, then you should avoid streaming and watching it, just in case.
Which Streaming Service Is Most Popular in New Zealand?
Netflix and Amazon Prime are two of the most popular premium streaming services used in New Zealand and also all around the world.
TVNZ on the demand has also become increasingly popular in the last year, since they offer all TV shows and movies from different New Zealand TV channels like TVNZ1, TVNZ2, and TVNZ Duke. And not just that, it’s free.
Conclusion
With so many options of the different content available today, it’s really not possible to say “there’s nothing to watch”. However, it can be hard to choose, which streaming service will best fit you and your needs.
When you’re choosing the best option for yourself, note what kind, and the amount of content the streaming service provides.
For all the content and streaming services that are not available in New Zealand, you can always use a VPN to get around the geo-blocks to access wanted content legally from different countries.
With so many options out there, we hope our guide on the best streaming services available in New Zealand helped you to choose the right one for yourself, so you will never run out of new interesting and entertaining TV shows and movies to watch.