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Media use settles into a new routine – 2026 Where Are The Audiences
New Zealand audiences seem to have found a new rhythm for their media consumption, with the degree of year on year change now slowing after several years of rapid change.
NZ games sector shows continued growth as new GDSR data released
NZ On Air announces the 2026 GDSR recipients and new data showing continued growth of NZ games sector
NZ On Air and Netflix back national screen industry training programme
NZ On Air and Netflix to fund an NZQA-recognised screen workforce development programme to produce industry-ready crew.
NZ On Air celebrates music excellence at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards
NZ On Air congratulates the winners and nominees of the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards
Six Kiwi radio stations recognised for local music airplay
Six commercial stations have been presented with awards for playing over 20 percent NZ music for Kiwi audiences over the past year.
NZ On Air extends funding for two key initiatives with $1.6m boost for journalism
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.
Local screen content celebrated at new NZ Screen Awards
NZ On Air joins in tonight’s celebration of local content at new NZ Screen Awards
NZ On Air announces 20 artists in first round of pilot touring fund
The very first recipients of NZ On Air’s New Music Project Touring (NMPT) pilot fund have been announced – with the added good news the fund will return in 2026.
Research highlights need for a new approach to serving children local media
Comprehensive research into the ways children in New Zealand access media and the content they consume highlights a growing need to meet them on the platforms they use.
NZ On Air secures another year of audience favourites and exciting new content
NZ On Air secures another year of audience favourites and exciting new content
New comedy sci-fi series from the makers of BAFTA-nominated hit among latest NZ On Air funded slate
New comedy sci-fi series from the makers of BAFTA-nominated hit among latest NZ On Air funded slate
Modern reboot of a children’s classic and return of popular series latest to receive NZ On Air funding
Modern reboot of a children’s classic and return of popular series latest to receive NZ On Air funding
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