Collections
Classic and curious collections hand picked by NZ On Screen and special guests.
For more topical selections check out our
Spotlights.
National Film Unit Collection
This collection celebrates government filmmaking body the National Film Unit. Culled from more than 280 NFU films on NZ On Screen, these 30 highlights cover everything from wartime newsreels and glimpses into Kiwi culture, to Oscar-nominated images of Antarctica and the Southern Alps.
The Top 10 NZ Television Ads
Great adverts are mini works of magic. This collection of classic adverts from the last 40 years includes dogs on skateboards, choc bar robberies, ghost chips and famous authors driving erratically.
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.
The Temuera Morrison Collection
From Rangi's Catch to Once Were Warriors: a collection celebrating the career of actor Temuera Morrison.
NZ On Screen's Top 10 for 2015
The most watched titles on NZ On Screen in 2015.
Top 10 NZ Party Songs
NZ On Screen's countdown of the Top 10 classic Kiwi party songs.
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.
Rugby
This collection celebrates rugby in New Zealand as it's been seen onscreen: from classic bios and tour docos, to social history, dramas and protest.
Top 40 NZ TV Classics
This Kiwi TV collection brings together 40 local TV series that have become classics.
Wellington
Wellington has been New Zealand’s capital city since 1865. Here are 50 reasons to love Wellington, from Flight of the Conchords to Carmen, from Close to Home to car chases on Courtenay Place.
The Matariki Collection
A selection of iconic Māori TV, film and music video for Matariki. Check out everything from haka to hip hop, Billy T to the birth of Māori Television.
Top 10 NZ Comedy Series
The NZ On Screen team stick their necks out to pick 10 classic NZ comedy series — from A Week of It and Billy T, to Eating Media Lunch and 7 Days.
Dunedin
The Dunedin Collection showcases a city edged by ocean, and famed for creativity. Check out the city of scarfies, Pink Frost, and oversized albatross.
The Waitangi Collection
The Waitangi collection spans everything from Mike King on the treaty trail, to waka-building, epic drama, and award-winning doco The New Zealand Wars.
Auckland
This collection celebrates Auckland onscreen. Reel through the moods and the multicultural, metro, muggy charms of New Zealand’s largest city.
Christmas
This collection brings together classic TV and film moments for the Christmas season: from broadcasting icons (Goodnight Kiwi, Thingee), to barbies and beer.
TV3 Turns 25
November 2014 marked 25 years since TV3 began broadcasting. This 25th birthday collection looks back at notable shows from the channel's first quarter century.
Politics
Our representatives in Parliament have had some of their most memorable moments captured on camera. This collection showcases our politicians' screen legacy.
The Most Legendary NZ TV Moments
Where were you when Thingee's eye popped out? This collection showcases the top 10 titles from our previous two Legendary Moments collections.
NZ Music Month
This NZ Music Month collection showcases NZ music television, spun from a playlist of classic docos and beloved music shows.
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.
The World War I Collection
Over 100,000 NZers served overseas in WWI. This collection is an evolving onscreen remembrance.
The LGBT Collection
This collection showcases NZ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender screen production – ground-breaking dramas, documentaries, award-winning films and more.
Top 10 NZ Feature Films
NZ On Screen has selected an all-time NZ feature film Top 10. Whet your appetite for our finest features via choice 10-minute excerpts of the movies.