Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air)
NZ On Air is an Autonomous Crown Entity established under the Broadcasting Act 1989. NZ On Air ensures that New Zealanders are able to enjoy broadcasting services that would not otherwise be provided on a commercial basis, as outlined by the following functions:
- To reflect and develop New Zealand identity and culture by promoting programmes about New Zealand and New Zealand interests; and promoting Māori language and Māori culture;
- To ensure that a range of broadcasts is available to provide for the interests of women, youth, children, persons with disabilities and minorities in the community, including ethnic minorities; and to encourage a range of broadcasts that reflects the diverse religious and ethical beliefs of New Zealanders;
- To maintain, and, where appropriate, extend the coverage of radio broadcasting to New Zealand communities that would not otherwise receive a commercially viable signal; and
- To encourage and establish the operation of archives or programmes likely to be of historical interest in New Zealand by making funds available for broadcasting and the production of programmes to be broadcast; and the archiving of programmes.
The Ministry manages NZ On Air's relationship with the Crown on behalf of the Minister of Broadcasting, monitoring the funding agreement between the Minister and the entity. NZ On Air is governed by a board appointed by the Minister.
CONTACT
Contact the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air):
Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air)
Level 2
Lotteries Commission Building
54-56 Cambridge Terrace
PO Box 9744
Wellington