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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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Top 40 NZ TV Classics

This Kiwi TV collection brings together 40 local TV series that have become classics.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 40 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 World War II Collection

Published to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August 2020, The World War II Collection serves as an on-screen remembrance to the 140,000 Kiwis that served and more than 11,000 that lost their lives.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 45 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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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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Better Safe than Sorry

Long before Ghost Chips, and "don't use your back like a crane", life in NZ was fraught with hazards, as shown by this collection of vintage safety films.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 12 Items

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The Horse Collection

This collection features all things equine on NZ screens – horse documentaries, dramas, newsreels, and more.

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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NZ On Air Top 20

NZ On Air began funding local content in 1989. This special collection looks back at the 20 most watched NZ On Air-funded programmes since then — plus some bonus titles that also rated highly.

Curated by Kathryn Quirk 20 Items

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The Lockdown Collection

NZ On Screen's Lockdown Collection showcases some of the creativity that brewed in New Zealand homes after the country went into lockdown, on 25 March 2020.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 14 Items

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Anzac Day Collection

This collection brings together 50+ titles covering Kiwis at war. Iconic documentaries and films tell stories of terrible cost, heroism and kinship.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 71 Items

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The Chris Knox Collection

This collection pays tribute to low-tech music legend Chris Knox. "A unique and important collection of work", says Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd.

Curated by Roger Shepherd 43 Items

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The Dance Collection

A celebration of dance: from the grace of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, to Dancing with the Stars and global sensation Parris Goebel, this collection has the moves covered.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 30 Items

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NZ Fashion On Screen

Launched to mark 10 years of New Zealand Fashion Week, this collection celebrates Kiwi fashion on screen, from TV fashion shows to documentaries on designers, to newsreel gold.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 27 Items

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The Give It A Whirl Collection

A collection celebrating Kiwi rock music, built around classic show Give It A Whirl — including unseen interviews, radio show Give It A Girl, and three backgrounders.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 30 Items

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The Crown Collection

A collection of things royal – from visits downunder to a royal guest appearance on bro'Town.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 13 Items

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When NZ Made World News

A collection of international attention-grabbing stories.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 8 Items

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The Hello Sailor Collection

A collection devoted to legendary Ponsonby rock'n'rollers Hello Sailor.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 22 Items

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The Temuera Morrison Collection

From Rangi's Catch to Once Were Warriors: a collection celebrating the career of actor Temuera Morrison.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 17 Items

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Nuclear-free New Zealand

On 8 June 1987 Nuclear-free NZ became law. This collection honours the policy with a selection of related documentaries, dramas and music videos.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 22 Items

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Split Enz

Documentaries, music videos and curious odds'n'enz, celebrating a truly trailblazing band.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 20 Items

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60 TV Moments: 1960 - 2020

60 TV moments from across the decades, celebrating 60 years of television in New Zealand. Some serious, some light, something for everyone...

Curated by NZ On Screen team 60 Items

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Accent on Kiwi

From Karyn Hay to Billy T, take a look at some fentestic pieces of New Zealand television that feature the Kiwi ecceent.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 8 Items

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Top Five Collection

A wide and varied selection of favourite NZ On Screen titles, as chosen by a wide and varied list of Kiwi screen figures.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 7 Items

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