Identity research

Media Releases

06 Nov 2019

New research shines a light on 30 years of change in NZ culture, and what that means for local media

NZ On Air has released new research that spotlights how NZers view ourselves, our perceptions of our culture and identity, and our relationship with local media
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Media Releases

01 Nov 2019

NZ On Air says Haere Ra to its long-serving Chief Executive

The board and staff of NZ On Air acknowledge with regret the resignation of chief executive Jane Wrightson and congratulate her on her new role
kiri and lou

Media Releases

24 Oct 2019

Additional funding helped NZ On Air deliver more, and more diverse public media in 2018/19

Two one-off funding boosts last year for public media resulted in more than 50 new projects targeting under-served audiences.
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Media Releases

01 Oct 2019

Aotearoa’s superdiversity celebrated in hours and hours of new screen content

New Zealand’s superdiverse communities, stunning landscapes, history and modern issues feature in a stellar line up of new informative content coming to screens
Darwin and Newts

Media Releases

30 Sep 2019

NZ On Air’s latest $12 million investment in stimulating content for tamariki

New Zealand tamariki have much to be excited about, with just under $12.5 million in funding confirmed...
Mean Mums

Media Releases

27 Sep 2019

More laugh therapy ordered for New Zealanders

New Zealand audiences have plenty to laugh about, with a resurgence of comedy shows available on local screens.
tv watchers

Media Releases

27 Sep 2019

Telling our stories – unique NZ dramas headed for our screens

A crime that divided the nation, the Tuhoe police raids, and a disabled woman’s struggle to be seen without a label are 3 new dramas heading to local screens
Matangireia

Media Releases

26 Sep 2019

RNZ and NZ On Air Launch Compelling New Documentary Series Matangireia

A compelling new RNZ / NZ On Air video and podcast series exploring the political legacies of six former Māori MPs has been launched at Parliament.
Raupapa Whakaari

Media Releases

12 Sep 2019

Four projects selected for Scripted series drama development

NZ On Air and the New Zealand Film Commission have announced further development funding of $80,000 each to four scripted series projects.
The Hui

Media Releases

02 Sep 2019

NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho join forces to invest $4m in compelling Māori language content

NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho have teamed up to create a $4m factual co-fund, designed to support high-quality, prime-time Māori language content
LDR

Media Releases

19 Aug 2019

Regional news coverage to be boosted by Local Democracy reporting scheme

Eight journalists are being sought to work as local democracy reporters in regional newsrooms across New Zealand.
Pans

Media Releases

12 Aug 2019

Success in the quest to find fresh Asian and Pasifika storytellers and ideas

NZ On Air is backing three exciting new projects that break fresh ground in content for NZ audiences, and will propel careers.