Collections
Classic and curious collections, hand-picked by NZ On Screen and special guests
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.
The Merata Mita Collection
A collection celebrating Māori filmmaker Merata Mita.
Horror
Vampires, zombies, mutant sheep, and the Bride of Frankenstein: a collection devoted to Kiwi horror.
New Zealand Poetry
A collection featuring documentaries about some of New Zealand's most celebrated poets — plus classic train film The Coaster.
The Dance Collection
A celebration of dance: from the grace of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, to Dancing with the Stars and global sensation Parris Goebel, this collection has the moves covered.
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.
Chinese in New Zealand Collection
Documentary, comedy, drama, and even some martial arts: a collection celebrating Chinese in New Zealand.
The Protest Collection
A collection which spans decades of public protest in New Zealand.
The Sir Dave Dobbyn Collection
A collection celebrating the work of legendary musician Dave Dobbyn.
In Memoriam Collection
These short videos acknowledge members of the New Zealand screen industry who have passed away.
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 NZ Film Commission turns 40
A collection celebrating 40 years of the NZ Film Commission, and 40 years of New Zealand films.
The Topp Twins Collection
A collection celebrating Kiwi singing and comedy legends the Topp Twins.
The Body Art Collection
NZ On Screen's Body Art Collection features more than 30 titles, many of them about tattooing
Te Māngai Pāho 30th Anniversary Collection
A collection celebrating 30 years of funding agency Te Māngai Pāho.
Fool's Gold
Check out some memorable Kiwi leg-pulling in this collection of spoofs and mockumentaries.
The Radio Collection
A collection that highlights the impact, achievements (and some shock-jock antics) of the radio industry an Aotearoa.
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 Ginette McDonald Collection
A collection devoted to actor, comedian, director and producer Ginette McDonald.
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.
Classic TV Catchphrases
Classic moments where a few choice words become the stuff of a national catchphrase.
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.
The Sailing Collection
Take the trip: NZ On Screen's Sailing Collection offers everything from waka warriors to America's Cup winners.
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 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.
Bloopers
From animals and puppets, to giggling hosts and newsreaders: a collection of moments when not everything went to plan.
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.
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.
Kiwi Song Birds
A salute to the women of New Zealand music – the songs and songstresses that have found their way into Kiwi hearts.
The Roger Donaldson Collection
A collection devoted to the career of director Roger Donaldson, including award-winning dramas, interviews, and lost gems.
The Shortland Street Collection
A celebration of long-running soap Shortland Street, including calamities, music, bloopers and more.
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 48Hours Collection
A collection devoted to New Zealand's annual 48Hours competition for films made furiously fast.
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.
Pioneering Women
A collection celebrating women and feminism in New Zealand, from all walks of life — pioneering, staunch and committed.
The Sam Hunt Collection
A collection celebrating Sam Hunt – a man for whom poetry is his lifeblood; a poet whose words have provided a backdrop to New Zealand lives.
The Fishing Collection
Fishy tales from one of New Zealand's most popular pastimes: a collection about fishing.
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...
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!
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 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 Banned Collection
A collection of titles that pushed the boundaries, and were sometimes banned for doing so.
The Antarctica Collection
A collection celebrating Antarctica.
Controversial Crime Stories
A collection of crime cases that have been the subject of high profile documentaries and dramas.
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.
Best of the 00s
A collection celebrating classic television, film and music of the 2000s — from Outrageous Fortune to Dancing with Stars.
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!