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Classic and curious collections, hand-picked by NZ On Screen and special guests

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The Radio Collection

A collection that highlights the impact, achievements (and some shock-jock antics) of the radio industry an Aotearoa.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 28 Items
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The Billy T James Collection

Billy T James is a Kiwi entertainment legend. This tribute collection celebrates his screen legacy, life and inimitable brand of comedy.

Curated by the NZ On Screen team 22 Items

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Before They Were Famous

Buckle up as we blast from the past Russ le Roq, game show host Paul Henry, and catwalk model Rachel - it's our Before They Were Famous collection.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 55 Items

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Classic TV Catchphrases

Classic moments where a few choice words become the stuff of a national catchphrase.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 8 Items

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Christmas

This collection brings together classic TV and film moments for the Christmas season: from broadcasting icons (Goodnight Kiwi, Thingee), to barbies and beer.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 39 Items

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NZ Short Film Collection

This selection – in partnership with the New Zealand Film Commission – showcases choice, award-winning examples of Kiwi short filmmaking.

Curated by Juliette Veber 11 Items

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The Florian Habicht Collection

From demolition derby drivers to spookmakers and performance artists: a collection celebrating the work of filmmaker Florian Habicht.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 13 Items

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Speed

From fast-running humans and animals to motorhead mayhem, from Formula 1 legends to design innovation, this collection celebrates the Kiwi 'need for speed'.

Curated by the NZ On Screen team 33 Items

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Māori Television Collection

Māori Television was launched in March 2004: celebrate New Zealand's indigenous broadcaster in this collection

Curated by NZ On Screen team 33 Items

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NZ On Screen's Top 10 for 2015

The most watched titles on NZ On Screen in 2015.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 10 Items

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The Antarctica Collection

A collection celebrating Antarctica.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 21 Items

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NZ Disasters

Spanning more than 150 years, this collection tells stories of drama, caution, hope and recovery — from the 1863 wreck of the Orpheus at Manukau Heads, to Tarawera, the Wahine, Erebus, Pike River and Christchurch.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 28 Items

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In Memoriam Collection

These short videos acknowledge members of the New Zealand screen industry who have passed away.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 8 Items

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Best of the 00s

A collection celebrating classic television, film and music of the 2000s — from Outrageous Fortune to Dancing with Stars.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 20 Items

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John Clarke - The Collection

A collection celebrating the outstanding career of beloved Kiwi comedy legend John Clarke. We lost him to Australia, but not before he entrenched himself in Kiwi culture with his iconic Fred Dagg character. There’s plenty of Fred to enjoy, and much more besides. Get in behind!

Curated by NZ On Screen team 46 Items

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Best of the 90s

This collection celebrates the best of 1990s television, film and music video – from Ice TV and Havoc, to memorable TV moments like O for Awesome.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 13 Items

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The Sheep Collection

New Zealand is said to have earned its prosperity "off the sheep's back." This collection features everything sheep-related onscreen.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 22 Items

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The Animation Collection

From talking chickens to dancing Cossacks, feast on this collection of Kiwi animation - from early stop motion shenanigans to Bride of Frankenstein.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 57 Items

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The Flying Nun Collection

Flying Nun is synonymous with Kiwi indie music. This selection of music videos by label founder Roger Shepherd celebrates Flying Nun's indie/DIY ethos.

Curated by Roger Shepherd 24 Items

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The Gaylene Preston Collection

A collection full of riches, devoted to the work of Dame Gaylene Preston. The award-winning Kiwi filmmaker has been charting stories of love, war, calamity, and inspirational women for more than four decades. Featuring her early work, memorable documentaries, full-length movies, and more...

Curated by NZ On Screen team 50 Items

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The Sci-fi Collection

From alien hunters to futuristic fuel wars to nuclear volcanoes this collection is a showcase of film and TV that has imagined 'what if?' versions of NZ life.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 41 Items

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Christchurch

As a showcase history of Christchurch onscreen this collection is backwards looking; but the devastation caused by the quakes gives it poignancy beyond that.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 66 Items

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Kiwi Music Videos: The Award-Winners

Guitars, Diamonds and Smiles: a collection of award-winning music videos which spans three decades.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 40 Items

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Labour Day Collection

Curated to mark Labour Day, this collection features titles that relate to Kiwi working life, from economic revolutions and industrial disputes to Gliding On.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 20 Items

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NZ On Screen Turns 10

From Britten to Bugger, this collection celebrates 10 years of NZ On Screen — and the most viewed titles for each of those 10 years. Enjoy!

Curated by NZ On Screen team 10 Items

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