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

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The Protest Collection

A collection which spans decades of public protest in New Zealand.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 40 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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The Ginette McDonald Collection

A collection devoted to actor, comedian, director and producer Ginette McDonald.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 66 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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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.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 53 Items

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The Cow Collection

More than 30 titles devoted to the humble cow (plus a couple of bulls).

Curated by NZ On Screen team 40 Items

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The Shortland Street Collection

A celebration of long-running soap Shortland Street, including calamities, music, bloopers and more.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 46 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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The Merata Mita Collection

A collection celebrating Māori filmmaker Merata Mita.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 38 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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Greenstone TV Turns 30

A collection celebrating the 30th anniversary of production company Greenstone TV.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 62 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 15 Items

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The Sir Dave Dobbyn Collection

A collection celebrating the work of legendary musician Dave Dobbyn.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 40 Items

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Te Māngai Pāho 30th Anniversary Collection

A collection celebrating 30 years of funding agency Te Māngai Pāho.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 48 Items

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Chinese in New Zealand Collection

Documentary, comedy, drama, and even some martial arts: a collection celebrating Chinese in New Zealand.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 34 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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The Body Art Collection

NZ On Screen's Body Art Collection features more than 30 titles, many of them about tattooing

Curated by NZ On Screen team 34 Items

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NZ Comedy is a Bit S**t ...But in a Good Way

A collection exploring the mindspinning idea that Kiwi comedy be a bit shit and quite good, all at the same time.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 30 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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The 48Hours Collection

A collection devoted to New Zealand's annual 48Hours competition for films made furiously fast.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 24 Items

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The Topp Twins Collection

A collection celebrating Kiwi singing and comedy legends the Topp Twins.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 43 Items

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The Roger Donaldson Collection

A collection devoted to the career of director Roger Donaldson, including award-winning dramas, interviews, and lost gems.

Curated by NZ On Screen team 35 Items

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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 Sailing Collection

Take the trip: NZ On Screen's Sailing Collection offers everything from waka warriors to America's Cup winners.

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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