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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 23]
Children's Drama on a Roll
Tuesday, 11 March 2003, 2:15 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air's commitment to locally produced children's drama is paying off for television viewers, as three live action series go into production. More >>
Drawing on Experience
Friday, 7 March 2003, 8:53 am | NZ On Air
Television viewers will be taken on two fascinating journeys through the art of creating pictures and images - both moving and still – thanks to funding from NZ On Air. While one documentary focuses on the immense talent of print cartoonists, the other explores ... More >>
Old Favourites and a New Spin
Friday, 20 December 2002, 10:32 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has responded to recent research into New Zealand TV audience attitudes with strong support for a crop of comedy for 2003. The highly topical satire Spin Doctors returns for another series, and will be joined by a weekly entertainment ... More >>
Local TV Shows Come Up Trumps
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 3:04 pm | NZ On Air
New Zealand television viewers overwhelmingly support locally made drama shows, and believe they are often up with the best the rest of the world has to offer. This is one of the key findings that emerge from new research conducted for NZ On Air ... More >>
High Drama To Hit the Airwaves
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 2:59 pm | NZ On Air
Radio listeners look set to enjoy a new type of radio as NZ On Air launches a scheme designed to encourage the production of new drama and comedy shows. NZ On Air has established a fund within its radio budget to develop the production of drama and ... More >>
Strong Support for New Zealand Music and TV
Tuesday, 15 October 2002, 5:05 pm | NZ On Air
More New Zealanders are enjoying locally produced television programmes, and would like to see local content on New Zealand television increase further. That's one of the findings in NZ On Air's latest research report, the NZ On Air Public Information ... More >>
A Milestone Year for NZ On Air
Monday, 7 October 2002, 1:51 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air's 2001/2002 financial year was a milestone for the agency, with particular success achieved through its New Zealand music and television drama strategies, according to the NZ On Air annual report. More >>
Three for Three on New Zealand TV
Monday, 9 September 2002, 11:25 am | NZ On Air
Strong support from New Zealand's television networks will see NZ On Air funded drama screen on all three major free-to-air channels again next year. More >>
Reprieve for Children’s Drama
Tuesday, 27 August 2002, 1:45 pm | NZ On Air
Increased funding for NZ On Air has brought a reprieve for children’s television drama initiatives, which were previously under threat, according to NZ On Air’s Statement of Intent for 2002/2003. More >>
NZ On Air Gives Spin Doctors the Vote
Friday, 5 July 2002, 11:35 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air is pleased to announce the funding of a 'snap' one-hour election television special - an insight into politicians' pre-election fever as they prepare to woo voters. More >>
Country and Colonial Life Captivate
Wednesday, 5 June 2002, 10:42 am | NZ On Air
Country and colonial life are both captured in two programmes to be funded by NZ On Air for Zealand television viewers. Old favourite, Country Calendar, will return and a new series, Colonial House, will be supported. More >>
TV Funding Boost Delights
Wednesday, 8 May 2002, 4:55 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air is delighted at the announcement of an additional $ 6 million dollars from Government to support the production of local content television. More >>
Diversity, Richness And Tradition
Tuesday, 23 April 2002, 7:26 pm | NZ On Air
Four different programmes illustrating New Zealanders' diversity, richness and tradition have received NZ On Air funding. More >>
New Zealand Laughs On Air
Tuesday, 23 April 2002, 12:37 am | NZ On Air
It's going to be a season of mirth as NZ On Air funds some of New Zealanders' favourite comedy television for 2002. More >>
Changing Face Of Local Content
Friday, 19 April 2002, 9:52 am | NZ On Air
New research by NZ On Air shows prime time TV has a stronger local flavour than ever before but the face of local content is starting to change. More >>
New Zealand Music Showcases On Television
Monday, 15 April 2002, 3:23 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air is pleased to announce the funding of two television programmes dedicated to showcasing New Zealand’s music history. More >>
More Plugger Power For NZ On Air
Wednesday, 27 March 2002, 4:12 pm | NZ On Air
This month NZ On Air welcomes David Ridler as a new music "plugger" on a mission to get more New Zealand music on commercial radio. More >>
NZ On Air Passes 10,000 Hours
Monday, 25 February 2002, 2:51 pm | NZ On Air
Amid the hype surrounding the New Zealand film industry's success overseas, NZ On Air is marking a milestone of its own at home. Towards the end of 2001, NZ On Air clocked up its 10,000th hour of funded television since the agency was set up in ... More >>
Access For Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Monday, 28 January 2002, 10:14 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has recognised the need of deaf and hearing impaired viewers in its latest funding round, by allocating $1.5 million towards television captioning services in 2002. More >>
Kids Take Over Television
Thursday, 6 December 2001, 10:14 am | NZ On Air
NZ On Air has provided funding for five children's programmes - Sticky TV, Suzy's World, Wannabes, Animation Station and The Dress Up Box. More >>
