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 24]

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 >>