FAQs

What is the Documentary Channel?

The Documentary Channel is a digital television channel available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Channel 74 of the SKY Television platform. To view the Documentary Channel you must be a SKY subscriber. Go to www.sky.co.nz to subscribe.

What type of programming can I expect to find on the Documentary Channel?

The Documentary Channel primarily features contemporary stories on people and popular culture with broadly themed, critically acclaimed, and award winning works from celebrated documentary makers and made-for-television factual programmes sourced from around the globe.

Documentaries are enjoying a new popularity. The truth really can be stranger than fiction, and many outstanding filmmakers are using the power of the documentary format to examine some of the most topical and challenging themes in our lives.

Content is sourced from New Zealand archives and respected local, international and festival distributors.

How do I submit a documentary for consideration?

The Documentary Channel cannot provide production finance for the making of documentaries. We only acquire finished programmes. If you are a distributor, or a producer with a documentary title(s) that you wish to submit for audition we would be pleased to hear from you and invite you to contact us.

How do I subscribe to the Documentary Channel?

To subscribe to the Documentary Channel you need to subscribe to the SKY Television digital service. Please go to www.sky.co.nz to subscribe.

How can I contact The Documentary Channel to express my opinions about programming?

If you would like to share your thoughts with us about the channel and its programming, please contact us via e-mail.

How do I find out what is playing on The Documentary Channel?

Programming schedules for the Documentary Channel are available on this website under the TODAY and WHAT’S ON sections.

The SKYWATCH magazine contains monthly schedules for all Sky New Zealand channels and is available to Sky customers. Visit the www.skytv.co.nz for details on how to subscribe.

Who do I contact if my Documentary Channel reception is poor or fails?

Please call SKY Television on 09 525 5555 to report the fault.