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Next funding deadline

18 August 2022

For New Music: Single

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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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TK Kawiti Bishara (2)

Features

03 Aug 2022

Te Rito Programme: Addressing Diversity in Newsrooms

Six months ago, Te Kakenga (TK) Kawiti-Bishara was a subscription agent working for Stuff in Palmerston North and dreaming of a career in journalism.
Airplay Awards

Media Releases

09 Jul 2022

Awards for local music airplay on Kiwi commercial stations

Four nationwide radio networks have received NZ On Air awards for reaching the voluntary 20 percent local music airplay threshold in 2021.
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Media Releases

08 Jul 2022

Bringing social issues into the spotlight amongst latest Factual content funded

NZ On Air has announced just under $10.4m of funding for Factual projects that include content bringing important social issues in Aotearoa into the spotlight.
Raised By Refugees

Media Releases

07 Jul 2022

Two new prime time drama series and a new comedy panel show greenlit by NZ On Air

Local audiences have two new drama series to look forward to, showcasing stories that are grounded in Aotearoa and topical issues.