News & Research

'Steady as she goes' in the screen sector

8 Apr 2015 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...

NZ On Air gives a boost to investigative journalism

8 Apr 2015 Media Releases

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

Children's Media Use Study 2015

30 Mar 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.

Children tell us what they enjoy and want from media

30 Mar 2015 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..

March MakingTracks Decisions

26 Mar 2015 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

13 Mar 2015 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

12 Mar 2015 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

1 Mar 2015 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.

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

26 Feb 2015 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...