About RNZ Commissioning

Whether it’s factual or entertainment content, the RNZ Commissioning Team aim to uncover, support and work with the most promising external producers, creatives and networks to strengthen and progress public service programming in Aotearoa.

  • We are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and at least half of our commissions will be Māori content (defined using partnership, participation and protection).
  • RNZ has set a goal of reaching 80% of New Zealanders. When we commission we’re focussed on audiences that don’t traditionally connect with RNZ. This includes te ao Māori and Pasifika and Pan-Asian communities. We’re looking for content that serves these audiences along with rangatahi.

    We describe our audiences as  
    Foundational: This core group represents our loyal base, with whom we seek to increase the frequency of our engagement  
    Emerging: We’re committed to connecting with a more complete representation of contemporary Aotearoa with an emphasis on people who are typically more digitally reliant and engaged 
    Transformational: It's our goal to be at the forefront of innovation, meeting emerging audience needs by creating new forms of content utilising the attributes of current and fast evolving platforms.

    External content commissioning focuses on emerging and transformational audiences. The content should resonate with those audiences considering demographics, interests, and cultural context.  
  • We’re also suckers for a relevant educational NZ history or natural world documentary.

RNZ Deadlines for Current Opportunities
Please read the full details in the pānui below. Expressions of interest through commissioning@rnz.co.nz

NZ On Air Round Rua
Read the Funder's RFP here
Primary Support: Closed - RNZ are not taking submissions
Additional Platform Support (Secondary): 1st September, 2025

TMP/NZ On Air Reo Māori Co-Fund
Read the Funder's RFP here (TMP) or here (NZ On Air)
Primary Support: 1st September, 2025
Additional Platform Support (Secondary): 1st September, 2025

TMP Iti Pounamu 2025/2026
Read the Funder's RFP here
Primary Support: 1st September, 2025
Additional Platform Support (Secondary): 8th September, 2025

Commissioning Portal

Higher level pitching and proposals will be administered through the RNZ Commissioning Portal.

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