Netflix has joined a slew of other popular streaming platforms in New Zealand to increase their prices in 2025. Netflix subscribers face an up to $6 per month increase in price.
Here is a breakdown of these Netflix price increases based on the different subscription packages.
It also costs more to add extra members to standard or premium subscriptions – from $7.99 to $9.99 per person. Netflix users began receiving emails of this price increase on April 3. A spokesperson of Netflix has said that the exact timing of the subscription increase will depend on each member's billing cycle.
"As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will sometimes ask our members to pay more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix."
Netflix's price increase announcement comes shortly after Disney Plus and Neon recently increased their subscription pricing earlier this year.
Remember, you don’t have to stay with a subscription service just because they increase their prices. It’s good practice to shop around. These are the current standard monthly subscription prices for Aotearoa’s most popular streaming services.
Some broadband providers offer a free subscription to a streaming service as a joining perk when you switch to one of their eligible broadband plans. In light of broadband prices also increasing in 2025, it’s a good time to compare and switch. You can find yourself a better deal in just minutes, and may even be able to score a subscription to a streaming service included in your plan. If you’re already on fibre broadband, it’s even easier to switch to a better deal. No one needs to visit your home – it all happens behind-the-scenes. Save money on your broadband and your streaming service today.
With all these price rises, it’s a good time to declutter your subscriptions. Consider only using one streaming service at a time. You’ll save a lot of money by only subscribing to one at a time, and your bank account will thank you for taking the time to cancel ones you just don’t use often enough. Simply switch between platforms depending on what you are watching, or wanting to watch. Just make sure you keep track of what you’re subscribed to, and cancel ones you aren’t using.
The New Zealand fibre network offers different fibre speeds for Kiwi households. Your ideal fibre speed will depend on how many people you have at home, your online activities, and the number of devices you have. It’s a good idea to calculate your ideal fibre speed, and check what speed you are on. If it’s too slow, you could be experiencing annoying buffering and interruptions. But if it’s too fast, you could be paying more than you need to.
Calculate your fibre speed and then jump on Broadband Compare to find yourself a better broadband plan and save money. It only takes minutes and it's free to use. Don’t wait to save money in 2025, especially with broadband prices rising in 2025. Compare and switch now, and thank yourself tomorrow!
