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NZ On Air
Connecting and reflecting our nation
NZ On Air invests in public media for many audiences. We find and support great audio and visual content that holds a mirror up to New Zealand and our people. We do this through the platform-neutral NZ Media Fund.
NZ On Air - Latest News [Page 20]
Local Content Report Foreshadows Digital Impact
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 1:28 pm | NZ On Air
The inclusion of Prime Television in NZ On Air’s latest research into local content on New Zealand television foreshadows the impact of digital TV on local content and the New Zealand television environment, according to NZ On Air Chair, Don Hunn. More >>
NZ Local Programme Targets Met
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 1:26 pm | NZ On Air
New Zealand television channels have worked hard to reach their self-imposed targets for local programme content, according to NZ On Air’s latest annual Local Content Report. More >>
New Zealanders’ Wartime Role Recognised
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 12:21 am | NZ On Air
New Zealand’s role in the two World Wars and other armed conflicts is to be formally recognised with the unveiling of a memorial at London’s prominent Hyde Park Corner. More >>
Resignation of NZ On Air CEO
Sunday, 9 July 2006, 1:35 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air Chairman Don Hunn has today announced the resignation of Jo Tyndall as the agency's Chief Executive. Ms Tyndall has been on secondment to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage for the past year, leading its digital broadcasting strategy. ... More >>
NZ On Air welcomes funding increase
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 5:48 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will receive an extra $20 million in funding over the next four years. More >>
NZ On Air Backs Comedy and Music Shows
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 5:40 pm | NZ On Air
A second series of the irreverent television satire, The Unauthorised History of New Zealand, is to be made with the help of NZ On Air funding. More >>
NZ Diversity on Screen
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 5:07 pm | NZ On Air
A timely new television series that explores and celebrates the spiritual diversity of New Zealanders has received funding from NZ On Air. More >>
TV Is Indispensable Say Kiwi Kids
Monday, 19 December 2005, 5:27 pm | NZ On Air
One in three New Zealand children aged between 6 and 17 years say they could not live without television, just under one in five would not want to do without music or mobile phones, and one in seven considers the Internet to be the most essential ... More >>
Support for Locally Made Television High
Friday, 2 December 2005, 11:07 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air’s latest research report shows New Zealanders are whole-heartedly in favour of locally produced television programmes with more than three quarters thinking there should be a quota for free to air television. More >>
Funding for Popular Comedy and Children's Shows
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 9:34 am | NZ On Air
New Zealand television’s comedy hit, bro’Town, has been given funding for a third series. More >>
NZ On Air Hits the Mark with Local Content
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 5:51 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has reiterated its determination to ensure New Zealanders can continue to enjoy locally produced programmes and music on radio and television despite rising production costs. More >>
Nearly $9 Million for Local Drama and Comedy
Friday, 2 September 2005, 3:35 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has announced plans to spend almost $9 million on locally produced drama and comedy as a result of decisions made at its August meeting. More >>
Nearly $9 Million for Local Drama and Comedy
Friday, 2 September 2005, 3:30 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has announced plans to spend almost $9 million on locally produced drama and comedy as a result of decisions made at its August meeting. More >>
New Light on a Cook’s Tour
Friday, 2 September 2005, 9:50 am | NZ On Air
A major new documentary series that chronicles the travels and achievements of Captain James Cook is in the works, for screening on Prime, thanks to funding from NZ On Air. More >>
Teenagers love seeing Kiwi culture on screen
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 5:19 pm | NZ On Air
New Zealand’s teenagers care passionately about seeing themselves on air, and have shown they want to see even more. NZ On Air – an agency with a mandate to fund locally made quality programmes that reflect and promote New Zealand’s unique culture and ... More >>
NZ On Air congratulates NZ Screen Awards winners
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 4:16 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air is delighted with the number of awards received by NZ On Air-funded programmes at last night’s screen awards and warmly congratulates all the winners, says acting chief executive Bernard Duncan. More >>
NZ On Air Eyes the Future
Monday, 25 July 2005, 11:39 am | NZ On Air
A focus on the future and the Government’s allocation of additional funding are two key themes highlighted in NZ On Air’s Statement of Intent for the 2005/2006 year, which has been presented in Parliament. More >>
NZ On Air Appoints TV Manager
Friday, 27 May 2005, 4:10 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has announced the appointment of a new television manager, Simon Phillips, who will take up the position in July. More >>
Digital Daze Ahead?
Monday, 23 May 2005, 1:35 pm | NZ On Air
Consumers will be the winners in a digital broadcasting future that offers almost endless choice to television and radio users, according to a new report released today by NZ On Air. The report has been prepared by Paul Norris and Brian Pauling ... More >>
More to Spend on Broadcasting
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 4:02 pm | NZ On Air
Funding announcements made in today’s Budget 2005 have been met with delight from broadcasting funding agency, NZ On Air. More >>
