Netflix subscribers face an up to $6 a month price rise as the streamer increases the cost of its service.
Netflix’s basic subscription package increased from $14.99 to $17.99 a month, its standard plan rose from $20.99 to $25.99 a month, and the premium plan went up from $27.99 to $33.99.
Adding extra members to standard or premium plans would also cost more — up to $9.99 per person from $7.99.
Email notifications for existing members began on April 3, with the exact timing of the change depending on the specific member’s billing cycle, said a Netflix spokesperson.
“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, the world’s largest streaming service, last increased prices for Kiwi customers in February last year, and prior to that in September 2021.
The price hike also follows increases for customers in the United States and Canada in January.
Disney+ also increased its subscription pricing in NZ in February.
Its standard plan rose from $14.99 to 16.99 per month and its premium plan increase from $18.99 to $21.99.
Those paying a yearly-standard subscription would see a price increase from $149.99 to $169.99 and for a yearly-premium subscription, it increase from $189.99 to $219.99.
