Collections
Classic and curious collections, hand-picked by NZ On Screen and special guests
The Bird Collection
A collection devoted to our feathered friends — from nosey kea to noisy kākāpō, to miraculous rescue missions and birds whose only remaining home is the museum.
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!
The Sir Dave Dobbyn Collection
A collection celebrating the work of legendary musician Dave Dobbyn.
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.
The Sailing Collection
Take the trip: NZ On Screen's Sailing Collection offers everything from waka warriors to America's Cup winners.
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.
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...
Chinese in New Zealand Collection
Documentary, comedy, drama, and even some martial arts: a collection celebrating Chinese in New Zealand.
Thirty Years of Three
November 2019 marks three decades since Three first went to air. This 30th birthday collection looks back at notable shows, starting from the very first day of transmission.
NZ On Air - 30th Birthday Collection
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of funding organisation NZ On Air: from Jacinda Ardern to Oscar Kightley, famous Kiwis talk about their favourite New Zealand TV programmes and music videos.
The Don McGlashan Collection
Don McGlashan plays drums, horns and guitars, has crafted classic songs with Blam Blam Blam, The Mutton Birds and as a solo artist, and has won multiple awards for his soundtracks. This collection pays tribute to a talented man.
The Music Festivals Collection
The counterculture, the mud, the hangovers – and the music! From New Zealand's very own Woodstock to Gisborne's hot ticket, Rhythm and Vines, this collection covers the long history of music festivals in Aotearoa.
The Pacific Collection
From Niue to Auckland, from Tagata Pasifika to bro'Town, from Bill Sevesi to King Kapisi — 30 classic titles celebrating Pasifika culture and people.
The Coming-of-Age Collection
From The God Boy to Boy, plus singers, whale riders and more — NZ On Screen presents its Coming-of-Age Collection.
Thirty Years of South Pacific Pictures
From Marlin Bay to Westside — and so much more in between — this collection marks 30 years of production from South Pacific Pictures.
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!
Horror
Vampires, zombies, mutant sheep, and the Bride of Frankenstein: a collection devoted to Kiwi horror.
New Zealand Tourism Films
‘Don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country’ was the catchphrase for a 1980s advertising campaign which reminded Kiwis that tourism begins at home. Don't leave NZ On Screen until checking out this collection of tourism promos.
The Hot Seat
The hot seat: not always the most comfortable place on screen – for interviewer or interviewee. This collection looks at some iconic Kiwi contributions.
Classic Kiwi Food Shows
Food shows have been a staple of the Kiwi TV diet since our very first broadcasts. This collection offers up a smorgasbord of local chefs and culinary delights.
The Fishing Collection
Fishy tales from one of New Zealand's most popular pastimes: a collection about fishing.
The Banned Collection
A collection of titles that pushed the boundaries, and were sometimes banned for doing so.
The Protest Collection
A collection which spans decades of public protest in New Zealand.
Bloopers
From animals and puppets, to giggling hosts and newsreaders: a collection of moments when not everything went to plan.