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Ā tātou kōrero, ō tātou reo - Our stories, our voices

E whakangaotia ana e Irirangi te Motu ngā arapāho tūmatanui hai whakaatu, hai whakawhanake hoki i te tuakiritanga me te ahurei o Aotearoa.

NZ On Air invests in public media content to reflect and develop New Zealand identity and culture.

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Bigsies & Littles

Two penguins, Big Blue & Little Blue, explore everyday life with curiosity, kindness and song, finding big meaning in little moments.

Watch Bigsies & Littles on KIDOGO Junior

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Scripted and Non-fiction

Funding to create audio/visual Scripted and Non-fiction content to engage audiences. Three funding rounds a year.

Music

Funding to develop, record and promote single songs and multi-song projects.

Game Development Sector Rebate

Supporting local game development studios through a rebate on expenditure.

Platform funding

Closed funding for targeted platforms and services to create and deliver audio/visual public media content.

Applications open:: Thu 11 December, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Applications close:: Thu 15 January, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Decisions due:: Thu 12 February, 2026

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Registrations open:: Tue 20 January, 2026 9:00 a.m.
Registration closes:: Fri 27 February, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Applications open:: Thu 11 December, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Applications close:: Thu 29 January, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Decisions due:: Fri 10 April, 2026

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Funded content can be found across local and international platforms. Our curated page helps you find local stories and songs to enjoy.

Once Were Gardeners

27 Oct 2025

A gardening show like none other, full of laughs, learnings and featuring some ‘out the gate’ characters whose mātauranga, excitement and passion for the māra is seriously infectious.

The All Goods Race

24 Oct 2025

Aotearoa social media stars Torrell Tafa and Terewai Kopua face off in a race across the North Island relying only on the kindness of their fellow kiwis.