Ngā Karere me Ngā Rangahau o te Wā - News & Research

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

Funding Advisor - Kaitohutohu Pūtea

Jobs
We are currently recruiting for a Kaitohutohu Pūtea | Funding Advisor at NZ On Air | Irirangi Te Motu

Audience data

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

GDSR Update - 20 January 2026

Newsletters
Registrations for the 2026 round of the GDSR open today; upcoming webinars; and all the latest news and updates..

GDSR Update - 16 December 2025

Newsletters
A final round-up as 2025 draws to a close and some key dates for GDSR 2026.

Shorts Newsletter - 11 December 2025

Newsletters
Research on the role of screen production in shaping NZ's economy and culture; latest music diversity report; and a reminder of our holidays hours.

Music Diversity Report 2025

Research
The NZ On Air Music Diversity report monitors ethnic, gender, genre and regional representation within funding applicants and recipients.

Lights, camera, impact. The role of screen production in shaping New Zealand's economy and culture

Research
Comprehensive research that analyses the role of screen production in shaping New Zealand’s economy and culture.

Shorts Newsletter - 3 December 2025

Newsletters
Round Toru Information for Applicants now available; a webinar for applicants; and some Xmas dates for your calendar.

NZ On Air extends funding for two key initiatives with $1.6m boost for journalism

Media Releases
NZ On Air extends funding for two vital journalism initiatives that are reporting on public institutions, thanks to additional funding from Government in Budget 2025.

Karere | Newsletter - 25 November 2025

Newsletters
Our second funding round of the 25/26 financial year has concluded. Read all the news from the latest round.

Funding data tracker

Latest Funding Round
Here we publish high level data, updated after each funding round, showing where Scripted and Non-fiction funding is going.

Local screen content celebrated at new NZ Screen Awards

Media Releases
NZ On Air joins in tonight’s celebration of local content at new NZ Screen Awards

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