HGTV to drive distribution across New Zealand

Home and lifestyle content provider expands distribution in New Zealand by launching on Freeview Satellite and Sky TV's basic package.

HGTV 24 AUgust minHGTV launched in 1994 in the US and claims to be America’s leading home and lifestyle brand. The channel is distributed to more than 92 million US households and is a leading cable network. HGTV first launched outside of North America in 2014 and is now available in over 40 countries and territories outside the US including Canada, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and Australia.

The Scripps Networks Interactive-owned channel premiered on Freeview in New Zealand in June 2016 and its new roster comprises top-rated US and international series including Fixer Upper, hosted by Texas design and remodelling pros, Chip and Joanna Gaines; Flip or Flop featuring husband and wife house-flipping team, Tarek and Christina El Moussa; and global real estate series House Hunters International that follows buyers looking for their dream home.

“The expanded distribution of HGTV reflects the demand for quality lifestyle programming in the region,” said Julia Baylis, general manager of HGTV in New Zealand. “We are so pleased to be partnering with Freeview Satellite and Sky to reach 100% of households in New Zealand.”