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HBO Max is launching in New Zealand today, June 16, as a new player in the local streaming market.

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New Zealand

Who
HBO Max
What
HBO Max is launching in New Zealand today, June 16, as a new player in the local streaming market.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:13:07 GMT · 3h 48m ago
Where
New Zealand ·
Why
HBO Max is regaining control of its original content, which was previously hosted on Neon.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The launch of HBO Max will shift fan-favorite series like "House of the Dragon" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" from Neon to Max, and introduce exclusive content like the upcoming "Harry Potter TV series," affecting New Zealand streaming subscribers' choices and potentially requiring them to subscribe to a new service for these shows.

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