Collections
Classic and curious collections, hand-picked by NZ On Screen and special guests
Greenstone TV Turns 30
A collection celebrating the 30th anniversary of production company Greenstone TV.
In Memoriam Collection
These short videos acknowledge members of the New Zealand screen industry who have passed away.
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.
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 Ginette McDonald Collection
A collection devoted to actor, comedian, director and producer Ginette McDonald.
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.
The Merata Mita Collection
A collection celebrating Māori filmmaker Merata Mita.
The 48Hours Collection
A collection devoted to New Zealand's annual 48Hours competition for films made furiously fast.
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.
The Cow Collection
More than 30 titles devoted to the humble cow (plus a couple of bulls).
The Topp Twins Collection
A collection celebrating Kiwi singing and comedy legends the Topp Twins.
Best of the 00s
A collection celebrating classic television, film and music of the 2000s — from Outrageous Fortune to Dancing with Stars.
The Sir Dave Dobbyn Collection
A collection celebrating the work of legendary musician Dave Dobbyn.
The Sailing Collection
Take the trip: NZ On Screen's Sailing Collection offers everything from waka warriors to America's Cup winners.
The Shortland Street Collection
A celebration of long-running soap Shortland Street, including calamities, music, bloopers and more.
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 Radio Collection
A collection that highlights the impact, achievements (and some shock-jock antics) of the radio industry an Aotearoa.
Te Māngai Pāho 30th Anniversary Collection
A collection celebrating 30 years of funding agency Te Māngai Pāho.
The Food Show Collection
A collection celebrating Kiwi cuisine, and the people that make it.
The Roger Donaldson Collection
A collection devoted to the career of director Roger Donaldson, including award-winning dramas, interviews, and lost gems.
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...
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.
The Body Art Collection
NZ On Screen's Body Art Collection features more than 30 titles, many of them about tattooing
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...