Government future-proofs Māori media
Beehive media release. Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson has announced the Māori Broadcasting Strategy today. Cabinet has agreed to a three-year plan, which outlines the priorities…
Journalism fund supports newsroom cadetships to boost workforce
NZ On Air media release. Supporting a pipeline of cadets for workplace training within Aotearoa newsrooms is just one focus of NZ On Air’s latest round of Public Interest Journalism (PIJF)1fundi…
Bringing social issues into the spotlight amongst latest Factual content funded
NZ On Air media release. NZ On Air has announced just under $10.4m of funding for Factual projects that include content bringing important social issues in Aotearoa into the spotlight. These inc…
NZ On Air announces awards for local music airplay on Kiwi commercial stations
NZ On Air media release. Four nationwide radio networks have received NZ On Air awards for reaching the voluntary 20 percent local music airplay threshold in 2021. ZM (28.29%), Mai FM (24.1%), Th…
Two new prime time drama series and a new comedy panel show greenlit by NZ On Air
NZ On Air media release. Local audiences have two new drama series to look forward to, showcasing stories that are grounded in Aotearoa and topical issues. A new series for TVNZ 2 and1TVNZ+, Th…
NZ On Air, Screen Australia and TikTok announce the return of Every Voice initiative
NZ On Air media release. NZ On Air, Screen Australia and TikTok are excited to announce that the Every Voice initiative is returning in 2022, with applications now open. Now in its second year,1Ev…
Andrew Shaw appointed to the NZ On Air Board
Minister of Broadcasting, Hon Kris Faafoi has appointed Andrew Shaw to the NZ On Air Board for a three-year term starting from 1 June 2022. Having worked in the television sector since 1975, And…
NZFC Launches its He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau | Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
New Zealand Film Commission media release. Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga I New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is strengthening its commitment to a diverse and inclusive screen sector with the1introducti…
Nine projects selected in Final Production Funding Round of Te Puna Kairangi
Joint NZ On Air/ NZ Film Commission/Te Māngai Pāho media release. The world will soon be seeing more of New Zealand on screen. A total of nine film and television projects have been offered1f…
Funding certainty for quality public media
Beehive media release. The Government is substantially increasing the amount of funding for public media to ensure New Zealanders can continue to access quality local content and trusted1news. …