Apple TV+ launches on Prime Video in NZ as an add-on subscription as part of global rollout

From today, Apple TV+ will be available via Prime Video in New Zealand as an add-on subscription for NZ $14.99 per month.

Prime Video members who subscribe to Apple TV+ via Prime Video will have access to premium entertainment including Severance, Silo, Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, Prime Target, Shrinking, The Morning Show, Bad Sisters as well as global hit films such as The Gorge, Wolfs, The Instigators and more, plus select Major League Soccer matches from MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ is now also available in Australia, UK, Canada, Germany, Spain and Italy via Prime Video as an add-on subscription, after launching in the US in October.

“We’re delighted to continue to roll-out Apple TV+ on Prime Video with the launch in New Zealand, bringing Prime Video customers an even greater selection of TV shows and films, all in one app experience,” said Kelly Day, Vice President of International, Prime Video.

“Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering a wide selection of premium programming including Amazon MGM Studios Originals, live sports, licensed movies and series, the ability to rent or buy thousands of new and popular movies, and also offers 18 additional streaming subscriptions,” said Daniel Slepak, head of marketplace Prime Video Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. “We are thrilled to have Apple TV+ and it’s stellar lineup of content join our entertainment catalogue.”

Apple TV+ joins Prime Video’s extensive collection of add-on subscription options in New Zealand such as MGM+, Lionsgate+, Hayu, and Crunchyroll, which are available for customers alongside Amazon MGM Originals including Clarkson’s Farm, The Boys, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, You’re Cordially Invited, The Idea of You, and Fallout; movies to buy or rent and live sports. Customers can seamlessly customise their own streaming experience, all directly on Prime Video, with one billing relationship, in one convenient app, available across thousands of devices.

To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 553 wins and 2,561 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy Ted Lasso and historic Oscar Best Picture winner CODA.

Prime Video members will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ with no extra apps to download beyond Prime Video. The subscription can be cancelled at any time. New members can try Prime Video for free for seven days. All add on subscriptions will have a seven-day free-trial period for all New Zealand Prime Video customers.

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