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Funding Mō ngā tono

Scripted & Factual

We support public media content for audiences on many different platforms. Over $80m a year is available across five funding rounds.

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Music

We fund great local songs. Between $7,500 and $30,000 is available per project, to be used for recording costs, making music videos, and promotion.

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Platform funding

We provide operating funding to a number of targeted platforms and services providing important public media content. This is a closed fund with only one round per year.

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News Ngā rongo o te wā

Frickin Dangerous Bro

Media Releases

06 Dec 2019

Newer storytellers lead the dramatic line-up for 2020

Three engrossing new series from talented newer storytellers are set to capture Aotearoa’s attention in 2020, after winning funding in NZ On Air’s final round..
Patrick Gower On Weed

Media Releases

05 Dec 2019

Vital support for investigative journalism and documentaries that challenge

Hard-hitting investigative journalism, climate change, the story behind a high-profile commune, and indigenous art are in the line-up for 2020.
Identity research

Media Releases

06 Nov 2019

New research shines a light on 30 years of change in NZ culture, and what that means for local media

NZ On Air has released new research that spotlights how NZers view ourselves, our perceptions of our culture and identity, and our relationship with local media
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Media Releases

01 Nov 2019

NZ On Air says Haere Ra to its long-serving Chief Executive

The board and staff of NZ On Air acknowledge with regret the resignation of chief executive Jane Wrightson and congratulate her on her new role