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Many Happy Returns 15 Aug 2008

Five popular local television series will return to the screen thanks to NZ On Air funding announced this week. ...READ THE FULL STORY

More New Zealanders Than ever Watching Locally-made TV 26 May 2008

NZ On Air’s annual survey of local content on New Zealand television has found that more New Zealanders than ever are tuning in to locally made TV. ...READ THE FULL STORY

Two Crazy Days 29 Apr 2008

NZ On Air has just announced funding for a highly original two-hour television special that will follow the fortunes of the finalists in the annual 48 Hours Film Festival. ...READ THE FULL STORY

Trouble In Paradise 28 Apr 2008

A television breakthrough made possible with funding from NZ On Air has seen Wellington production company Gibson Group broker a deal to co-produce a new children’s drama to screen on TV2, as well as on the BBC. ...READ THE FULL STORY

A Step in the Digital Direction 22 Apr 2008

Budding young New Zealand comics, writers and broadcasters will soon be able to make their mark online, and on the airwaves, thanks to funding from NZ On Air’s digital content partnership fund. ...READ THE FULL STORY

New Drama 03 Mar 2008

A major new drama series is set to screen on New Zealand television thanks to funding from NZ On Air. ...READ THE FULL STORY

Families and Forensics 28 Feb 2008

New NZ On Air documentary funding will see local TV programmes in 2008 as diverse as parenting help, urban music hitting small town New Zealand, and the return of a critically acclaimed series on New Zealand justice. ...READ THE FULL STORY



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