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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]
New money for digital content
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 10:41 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air today announced the creation of a new contestable fund, the Digital Content Partnership Fund. The fund will support programmes involving the use of new media and is part of NZ On Air's new digital strategy as it prepares for changes to the ... More >>
Feeding the Documentary Habit
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 12:31 am | NZ On Air
Hot on the heels of new research that shows 84% of New Zealanders regularly watch locally made television documentaries, NZ On Air has approved over $3.4 million of funding for a range of new documentaries, set to hit our screens next year. More >>
NZ On Air Goes Platinum Plus
Friday, 23 November 2007, 2:02 pm | NZ On Air
New Zealand music has reached another major milestone, with the sale of the millionth NZ On Air-funded album under the Phase Four initiative. More >>
A successful year for local content
Monday, 12 November 2007, 3:00 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air revealed significant investment in public broadcasting content in its annual report, tabled in Parliament today. More >>
NZ On Air - Outrageous Again
Monday, 27 August 2007, 11:49 am | NZ On Air
New Zealand viewers can look forward to another series of TV3’s successful drama Outrageous Fortune thanks to funding from NZ On Air, allocated in the August funding round. More >>
NZ On Air Looks Ahead
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 9:36 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has thrown the spotlight on a dramatically changing New Zealand broadcasting environment in its Statement of Intent, which has been tabled in Parliament today. In such an environment, the agency says, contestable funding is a vital mechanism ... More >>
Funny Business from NZ On Air
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 4:54 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air’s June funding allocations have given a boost to locally produced television comedy with four series coming to a screen near you. More >>
TV for Kiwi Kids
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 10:30 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has just announced funding of $2.8 million for four children’s programmes for broadcast on TV2 and TV3. More >>
Documentaries Get the Nod
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 9:30 am | NZ On Air
New Zealand television viewers can look forward to a rare insight into the life of one of New Zealand’s favourite sons, and also to the return of a series that will help New Zealanders understand more about their environment, thanks to funding from ... More >>
More NZ channels broadcasting NZ content
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 10:20 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air today released its annual Local Content Report measuring New Zealand programmes screened on television during 2006. More >>
Paradise Found
Friday, 9 March 2007, 11:34 am | NZ On Air
Locally produced television comedy is getting a boost thanks to funding decisions made at NZ On Air’s February meeting. More >>
NZ On Air Appoints TV Manager
Friday, 12 January 2007, 10:46 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has announced the appointment of a new Television Manager, Glenn Usmar. “We’re very pleased to have secured Glenn’s services,” said NZ On Air Acting Chief Executive Bernard Duncan. More >>
New Chief Executive for NZ On Air
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 12:12 am | NZ On Air
The NZ On Air Board today announced the appointment of Jane Wrightson as the new chief executive of NZ On Air. More >>
Locally made programmes continue to get thumbs-up
Friday, 10 November 2006, 9:16 am | NZ On Air
Programmes and services funded by NZ On Air are important to New Zealanders, according to the latest Public Information and Opinion Monitor report released by NZ On Air. More >>
Outrageous Fortunate Fun
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 9:48 am | NZ On Air
New Zealand viewers can look forward to another series of TV3’s successful drama Outrageous Fortune thanks to a decision from the latest NZ On Air funding round. “The programme has been very successful,” said NZ On Air’s Acting Chief Executive, ... More >>
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 >>
