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Local screen content enjoying a beautiful resurgence and international demand

NZ On Air is thrilled to see the swathe of awards won by funded content at the NZTV Awards

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Stories that navigate issues, interests and communities of Aotearoa latest for NZ On Air funding

Audiences will be treated to stories covering a huge range of topics in the latest announcement of funding for Non-Fiction projects from NZ On Air

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A scripted comedy and dark drama join slate of popular returning series funded by NZ On Air

A new teen drama, a Māori gothic revenge horror, a raft of returning favourites and a huge slate of new screen content

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New fund to support Pasifika storytelling on screens will reach into wider Pacific region

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Mandatory Artist Creation Fee announced as result of NZ On Air Music Review

NZ On Air is refining its music funding approach as a result of an in-depth review of NZ On Air's music funding.

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NZ On Air announces three new drama series and two popular returning series

Local and international audiences have three brand new series to look forward to from talented New Zealand content teams

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Strong growth in on demand viewing – latest audience trends from NZ On Air research

NZ On Air’s Where Are The Audiences? research for 2023 shows audiences want their content when they want it – and that means on demand.

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Increased access to live Leaders’ Debates secured for the Deaf community and NZSL users

Access for the Deaf community to view TVNZ 1’s three live debates for the 2023 General Election has been secured thanks to funding for NZSL interpreters.

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NZ On Air and RNZ confirm funding for Local Democracy Reporting

The LDR scheme will be funded for an additional year by NZ On Air and RNZ, due to its significant contribution to supporting regional journalism.

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TMP and NZ On Air announce $3m in co-funding support of Māori Regional News Hubs

Irirangi Te Motu|NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho have confirmed four recipients of a co-fund to provide continued support to Māori Regional News

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Lifting the lid on Aotearoa New Zealand – more stories to engage audiences

New content to engage and inform local audiences will be lifting the lid on a range of topics including historic abuse in care, and family mysteries.

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Almost $7m of creative, engaging new content for Tamariki on its way

Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest audiences will continue to be engaged, entertained, and educated with a new $7m boost to content and games made for them