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New Zealand television is going digital

With digital TV, you get better picture and sound quality, more channels and advanced features such as on-screen TV guides.

The first regions to go completely digital will be Hawke’s Bay and the West Coast of the South Island in September 2012.

By the end of 2013 we’ll all be watching digital TV.

If you live in an apartment, flat or retirement home. Click here.

Find out about Going Digital via sign-language and subtitles.

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Ben and Seymour on TV

Watch Ben and Seymour on your TV as they explain what Going Digital will mean for you.

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Digital TV providers

Freeview, SKY, and TelstraClear all provide digital TV.


You can watch Freeview by connecting a set-top-box to your TV. You can buy a set-top-box from any major retail store and it’s yours to keep – there are no ongoing monthly fees. SKY and TelstraClear will install their equipment into your house so that your TV receives a digital signal.

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Check the map

New Zealand is going digital in stages – check the map to find out when your area is going completely digital.

You'll need to be digital ready to continue watching TV after your area goes digital. If you have more than one TV, you'll need to make sure each one is digital ready.

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