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Local Content Report 2014

Research
Local content on television increased 3% last year and the percentage of first run local content held steady.

Bold new transmedia initiatives knock down international borders

Media Releases
NZ On Air and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) will contribute $1.2M (CAD) to three digital media co-productions.

NZ On Air gives a boost to investigative journalism

Media Releases
NZ On Air will fund a new investigative journalism strand for TV3 called 3D Investigates.

'Steady as she goes' in the screen sector

Media Releases
Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand’s 2013/2014 Screen Industry Survey showing revenue remained fairly solid at $3.2 billion are in line with...

Children tell us what they enjoy and want from media

Media Releases
A new independent survey of children has found that while TV is still the dominant screen in their lives, tablets and smartphones are now a daily part of most..

Children's Media Use Study 2015

Research
TV is still the dominant screen in NZ children's lives, but tablets and smartphones are now in daily use and Youtube has become a main source of content.

March MakingTracks Decisions

Media Releases
NZ On Air will fund 22 new music projects in its latest MakingTracks funding round.

Diverse Māori stories to be told in new documentaries

Media Releases
A number of diverse programmes featuring Māori stories have been supported by NZ On Air, bringing more of NZ’s unique culture and heritage to TV screens.

Colourful line up of programmes get the green light

Media Releases
A nostalgic journey back to New Zealand in a by-gone era captured in amateur film footage, and more beautiful and awe-inspiring journeys through our oceans...

Celebrating 25 years of NZ stories and songs

Features
NZ On Air has been supporting local content for 25 years. We were created to ensure you could see and hear New Zealanders on air.

February MakingTracks Decisions

Media Releases
NZ On Air will fund 20 new music projects in the first MakingTracks funding round of 2015.

NZ On Air and Porirua City Council join forces to showcase the region through music

Media Releases
Porirua City is the first local body to join forces with NZ On Air in a new incentive-based funding scheme which will encourage the filming of music videos...

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