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Funding Mō ngā tono

Scripted & Factual

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

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Music

We fund great local music. Between $10,000 and $40,000 is available per project, to be used for recording costs, making video content, 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

Bird's Eye View

Media Releases

27 Sep 2022

NZ On Air funds digital-first content for tamariki across the motu

NZ On Air has invested in the production of 16 dynamic local series and games – available to tamariki across a wide range of digital and traditional platforms
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Media Releases

27 Sep 2022

NZ On Air Scripted funding supports talented new Aotearoa storytellers

NZ On Air has invested in six drama and comedy projects that support the development of talented emerging and mid-career screen practitioners.
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Media Releases

23 Sep 2022

Under-represented audiences focus of latest Factual funded content

Stories about and for under-represented communities feature in the latest Factual funding project announcements from NZ On Air.
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Media Releases

23 Sep 2022

Key focus on industry development for penultimate journalism funding round

A focus on supporting industry development in Aotearoa newsrooms has continued to be a key priority for NZ On Air’s latest round of Public Interest Journalism.