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Next funding deadline

18 October 2018

For: Scripted and Factual applications for General Audiences, Current Affairs series for 2019, Radio series for 2019, New Music Project, NZ Music Features, and Diverse Journalism.

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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

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Media Releases

23 Jul 2018

Funded regional media extended, with more to be offered in the South Island

Two South Island regions will benefit from more multi-media reporting on current issues on their patch.
Anika Moa Unleashed

Media Releases

23 Jul 2018

24 new factual projects for screen announced totalling a $9m investment

From a hotly contested application pool of 55 projects, NZ On Air has selected 24 vastly varied factual public media projects for screens.
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Media Releases

20 Jul 2018

Three powerful real-life dramas for TV audiences and a favourite returns

Three fascinating new drama projects have been green-lit along with the return of a much-loved audience favourite in the latest NZ On Air funding round.
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Media Releases

19 Jul 2018

Support for new comedy talent and ideas = more laughs for audiences

NZ On Air is pleased to be supporting newer and experienced comedy talent to tickle the nation’s funny bone.