Ngā Karere me Ngā Rangahau o te Wā - News & Research
Our latest media releases, research releases, industry newsletters and jobs.
GDSR Update - 16 December 2025
A final round-up as 2025 draws to a close and some key dates for GDSR 2026.
Audience data
We publish the 10 highest rating funded television programmes and headline streaming data for funded screen content.
Shorts Newsletter - 11 December 2025
Research on the role of screen production in shaping NZ's economy and culture; latest music diversity report; and a reminder of our holidays hours.
Lights, camera, impact. The role of screen production in shaping New Zealand's economy and culture
Comprehensive research that analyses he role of screen production in shaping New Zealand’s economy and culture.
Music Diversity Report 2025
The NZ On Air Music Diversity report monitors ethnic, gender, genre and regional representation within funding applicants and recipients.
Shorts Newsletter - 3 December 2025
Round Toru Information for Applicants now available; a webinar for applicants; and some Xmas dates for your calendar.
Karere | Newsletter - 25 November 2025
Our second funding round of the 25/26 financial year has concluded. Read all the news from the latest round.
Funding data tracker
Here we publish high level data, updated after each funding round, showing where Scripted and Non-fiction funding is going.
NZ On Air extends funding for two key initiatives with $1.6m boost for journalism
NZ On Air extends funding for two vital journalism initiatives that are reporting on public institutions, thanks to additional funding from Government in Budget 2025.
Local screen content celebrated at new NZ Screen Awards
NZ On Air joins in tonight’s celebration of local content at new NZ Screen Awards
NZ On Air announces 20 artists in first round of pilot touring fund
The very first recipients of NZ On Air’s New Music Project Touring (NMPT) pilot fund have been announced – with the added good news the fund will return in 2026.
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