All TVNZ channels will now be available to Sky TV viewers after an agreement was signed today.

The agreement makes TVNZ6 and 7 available to Sky viewers from July 1, as well as high definition (HD) versions of TV One and TV2 for MYSKYHD viewers from June 1.

Previously the two networks had a contract only for TV One and TV2.

The move would secure a foothold for all TVNZ channels and would protect the network well into the future, TVNZ chief executive Rick Ellis said.

"We want all our channels to be available on as many platforms as possible," he said.

- NZPA

This can't be good for freeview....