Channels below are available on the freeview platform.
Some are only available on Satellite , some are regional
only read below to find out.
FREEVIEW
1 TV
ONE offers a broad range of programming including ONE NEWS
& Current Affairs and ONE Sport as well as a full
entertainment schedule that features both homegrown and
international shows plus award-winning documentaries,
drama and comedy.
FREEVIEW
2 TV2
focuses on both homegrown and international entertainment
and delivers a strong line-up of comedies, drama, movies
and local programming. TV2 caters primarily to a young and
family orientated audience with an emphasis on providing
entertainment and information to the young and young at
heart.
FREEVIEW
3 TV3
operates a significant news and current affairs
department, responsible for over 9 hours of peak
programming weekly. In regard to entertainment, TV3 is a
young adult oriented network that's made its mark
featuring crime drama, hit reality shows and New
Zealand-produced programmes. Sport also plays an integral
role in the schedule. TV3 is available in digital
widescreen and free-to-air only on Freeview.
FREEVIEW
4 C4
is New Zealand's leading youth television for twenty
somethings. From the latest music releases to the
classics, C4 hosts keep you up to date with the latest
goings on from the local and international music scene.
The channel also features cutting edge international and
local programming including comedy, drama, reality,
animation and movies - all specially selected for C4's
youthful audience. C4 is available in digital widescreen
and free-to-air 24 hours a day on Freeview.
FREEVIEW
5 It's
the goal of Maori Television to play a major role in
revitalising the Maori language and culture that is the
birthright of every Maori and the heritage of every New
Zealander. Maori Television screens a range of programmes
that portray Maori from a Maori perspective. They
broadcast news, sports, current affairs, general
programmes produced in-house (most of these live to air)
and original programmes made by independent Maori and
non-Maori producers.
FREEVIEW
6 TVNZ
6, the first of TVNZ's two new digital channels, features
advertising-free programming with between 50% and 70%
local content. It is divided into three distinct services
targeting preschoolers (TVNZ Kidzone, 6am – 4pm), families
(TVNZ Family, 4pm – 8.30pm) and adult viewers (TVNZ
Showcase, 8.30pm to closedown). Each service offers its
target audience a tailored mix of stimulating, informative
and entertaining programming from New Zealand and
overseas.
FREEVIEW
7 TVNZ
7 is a commercial-free “factual” channel. News makes up
30% of the programming, and the remaining 70% is a mixture
of documentaries (both new and historical), sports and
current affairs programmes. The News component includes
ten minute news bulletins on the hour, every hour, as well
as an hour-long news bulletin at 8pm. There are some new
local shows, including a politics show and a media review
show. TVNZ 7 is a place where New Zealanders can go to
shape their views about local and international issues,
and understand how they affect them as Kiwis.
NOT
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL -DTT
-SATELLITE ONLY FREEVIEW 21 (only
available on Freeview satellite) Stratos Television
provides a unique schedule of the best of regional, ethnic
and educational television programming from New Zealand
and around the world. It also offers a full selection of
the best international news services, current affairs
programmes and documentaries from respected major public
service broadcasters, in English and other languages.
FREEVIEW
22 Parliament
TV broadcasts the full unedited proceedings of Parliament.
Eight remote-controlled cameras film the proceedings in
the House on sitting days from question-time at 2pm
through debates and the consideration of legislation until
the House rises. In all, approximately 17.5 hours per week
is shown live and unedited, when the House is sitting.
Details of sitting times.
NOT AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL -DTT
-SATELLITE ONLY
FREEVIEW 23 (only
available on Freeview satellite) CUE Television produces
news, political, lifestyle and sports shows that reflect
provincial people and events, along with a burgeoning
reputation for quality coverage of niche sporting and
cultural activities around the country.
A key feature of the schedule is educational programming
provided by the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) as
part of their mixed media delivery programme for extra
mural students nationwide, within the highly successful
Zero Fees Scheme run by the institute.
NOT AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL -DTT
-SATELLITE ONLY
FREEVIEW 24
(only available on Freeview satellite) Maori Television is
proud to present New Zealand's first 100 per cent Maori
language television channel – Te Reo. The channel launched
on Friday March 28 and will initially broadcast daily
during the prime time hours of 8pm to 11pm on Freeview
channel 24.
It is aimed at fluent Maori speakers and Maori language
learners, and enables New Zealanders to have full
immersion Maori language households. All programming is
exclusively in Te Reo Maori with no subtitles. There is
also special tribal programming and a particular focus on
new programming for fluent viewers.
Freeview
28
(Only available on Freeview|HD)
Chinese TV 8 is a channel dedicated to local Chinese
people. Its programme line-up includes popular drama
series; news and current affairs from mainland China, Hong
Kong and Taiwan; variety shows of diverse formats;
documentaries with Asian emphasis, as well as a wide range
of 'infotainment' It also relays daily live-feed (both
visual/audio) of radio current affairs programmes (Chinese
Voice AM936) with audience phone-in participation at
various prime-time slots. Selected programmes available in
both Mandarin and Cantonese audio.
ONLY AVAILABLE ON
DTT - Waikato area only
FREEVIEW 30 (only available on
Freeview|HDTMin Waikato/BOP) tvCentral
connects the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty with coast to
coast regional television that is local, entertaining and
informative. Our schedule is made up of over 30% local
content, alongside national, regional and international
programming. As a 'family safe' channel we aim to cater to
all age groups and genres.
FREEVIEW
50 Broadcasting
24 hours a day, Radio New Zealand National reaches almost
every New Zealander. Its programme mix includes news and
current affairs, documentaries and features, drama and
music.
FREEVIEW
51 Radio
New Zealand Concert is Radio New Zealand's fine music
network. Music comprises 85% of air time. Much of this is
classical, with additional specialist music programmes
covering jazz, contemporary and world music.
NOT AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL -DTT
-SATELLITE ONLY FREEVIEW 70 (only
available on Freeview satellite) George FM is New
Zealand's only dance music station, showcasing its
eclectic grooves from around the world. Soul, House, Funk
and Jazz from all musical eras add up to make George a
truly unique music experience.
This funky, cutting-edge station is driven by New
Zealand's most popular club DJs and personalities. George
FM's Breakfast Show is the home of New Zealand music icon
and the ultimate host of TV and radio, Peter Urlich.
George FM is a self-proclaimed lifestyle leader - in both
style and sound. George FM reflects NZ's contemporary
urban culture - its listener's taste for cafés,
restaurants, fashion, technology and entertainment.
George FM – sounds different.
Freeview
71
BASE FM is a community station for upcoming and established
talent to broadcast on. The music that we promote has
influenced generations and we aim to increase awareness and
appreciation for sub genres. The station is based on a two
hour mix show format, meaning that each slot is a showcase of
a DJs record collection rather than two hours of
pre-programmed automation. BASE FM promotes community events
as community will promote the station.