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NZ On Air welcomes strengthening of public media

Today’s announcement that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new public media entity created from TVNZ and RNZ, alongside NZ On Air, is a significant..

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Another record year for local music airplay on New Zealand radio in 2021

Nearly one in every four songs played in 2021 on the main contemporary commercial music networks was from a NZ act and we’re hearing more waiata in te reo Māori

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Strong engagement from New Zealanders with Public Interest Journalism

Local audiences are solidly engaging with NZ On Air funded Public Interest Journalism (PIJF), according to NZ On Air’s first PIJF tracking snapshot.

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Seven projects offered $500,000 from Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund

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Boost for diverse media content and roles in latest journalism funding

Media content that meets the diverse needs of New Zealanders will be enhanced by the third round of Public Interest Journalism funding.

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Richness of real-life stories to be shared on Aotearoa screens in 2022

Factual content reflecting people’s experiences in Aotearoa - from the story of a pregnant transgender man to ANZAC commemorations - will be brought to local...

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Lots to laugh about in 2022 in new funded content for local audiences

Local audiences can expect lots of light relief heading to their screens, with new and returning comedies featuring strongly in the latest Scripted round.

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Four screen projects selected in the Interim Production Round of $50m Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund

A documentary series about the disappearance of six people in a small surf town and the true story of a 70-year-old diesel mechanic who cracked a drug operation

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NZ On Air, Screen Australia and TikTok announce recipients of Every Voice initiative

NZ On Air, Screen Australia and TikTok have announced the recipients of the first joint Every Voice initiative.

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Rising to the challenge of creating better media content for Asian New Zealanders

NZ On Air is seeking support from media content creators and media platforms to better serve the needs of Asian New Zealanders, following new research.

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Asian creatives and women directors under-represented in local screen projects

NZ On Air's 2021 Diversity Report provides a snapshot of who is making Aotearoa's screen content.

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Homegrown content rates well with Kiwi students and teachers

Kiwi students like watching and learning from short, funny and homegrown audio/visual content, according to new research commissioned by NZ On Air and the DMT