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Our latest media releases, research releases, industry newsletters and jobs.

Sir Sam Neill showed us what was possible

Features
Like many New Zealanders today, I've been thinking about Sir Sam Neill and what he meant to this country.

Funding Decisions New Music Single - July 2026

Latest Funding Round
The results of our July 2026 New Music Single funding round.

NZ games sector shows continued growth as new GDSR data released

Media Releases
NZ On Air announces the 2026 GDSR recipients and new data showing continued growth of NZ games sector

Creating insights about the screen workforce

Newsletters
Te Pae Matarau - a new initiative to gather data about the screen workforce.

Audience data

Research
We publish the 10 highest rating funded television programmes and headline streaming data for funded screen content.

Te Pae Matarau - The Everyone Project Aotearoa

Research
Te Pae Matarau – The Everyone Project Aotearoa is a survey tool that monitors the make-up of the New Zealand screen sector workforce.

Shorts Newsletter 1 July 2026

Newsletters
NZ On Air has today published its direction for the next four years, in a Statement of Intent, and the plans for the coming financial year in the Statement of …

Public Awareness and Attitudes survey 2026

Research
Each year we survey the public to understand perceptions and awareness of NZ On Air's work

Games Quarterly - June 2026

Newsletters
It’s our second Games Quarterly and once again we are keeping you up to date with the latest in Aotearoa studio successes and global games news.

NZ On Air and Netflix back national screen industry training programme

Media Releases
NZ On Air and Netflix to fund an NZQA-recognised screen workforce development programme to produce industry-ready crew.

Research Advisor (12 month parental leave cover)

Jobs
Help shape the stories Aotearoa sees, hears and shares.

Shorts Newsletter 4 June 2026

Newsletters
The Te Māngai Pāho - Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air Reo Māori Co-Fund is now open for applications.

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