How to watch HBO Max in New Zealand

HBO content in New Zealand is spread across other services rather than a local Max app. A ROOT United States server puts a US IP on your connection so an American Max account works in New Zealand. Free to start, no card needed.

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Watching HBO Max in New Zealand

HBO content in New Zealand is spread across other services rather than a local Max app. A ROOT United States server puts a US IP on your connection so an American Max account works in New Zealand.

Which server should you connect to?

Connect to a ROOT server in the USA. Connect to a ROOT United States server to reach the US Max catalogue, which usually has the deepest HBO back-catalogue and the earliest premieres. You can pick a city on the the USA VPN page.

Why HBO Max blocks you here

Max is only sold in certain markets, and each market has its own library. In countries where it has not launched, or where a show is licensed to a rival, playback is blocked by IP.

Steps to watch HBO Max in New Zealand

Four steps, about a minute, then press play.

Download ROOT VPN

Grab the free ROOT app for your phone, laptop or TV device. It installs in a few seconds, no setup to fuss with.

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Connect to the USA

Open ROOT, choose the USA (New York or Atlanta) from the list and press connect. You now have a local IP address.

Open HBO Max

Load HBO Max as normal and press play. If a stream stalls, switch to another the USA city and reload.

Quick questions

Is it legal to watch HBO Max in New Zealand with a VPN?

Using a VPN is legal in most countries and ROOT is a legitimate privacy tool. ROOT changes where your connection appears to be, not what you are allowed to watch. Only stream content you have the right to access, with a valid subscription or entitlement where one is required.

Will it be fast enough for HD?

Yes. ROOT uses WireGuard tunnels with BBR on every exit, so a nearby the USA server holds up for HD streaming. If one exit is busy, switch to another city and reload.

Is HBO Max the same as Max?

Yes, HBO Max was rebranded to Max. The service, apps and login are the same, and a ROOT US server reaches the American library either way.

ROOT changes where your connection appears to be, not what you are allowed to watch. Only stream content you have the right to access, with a valid subscription or entitlement where one is required.

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Watch HBO Max in New Zealand tonight.

Create a free account, connect to the USA, and press play.

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