Maori in Film

The New Zealand Film and Video Technicians' Guild Incorporated (NZF&VTG) is a non-profit professional organisation representing the interests of film and video crew and allied crafts in the New Zealand screen production industry.

Nga Aho Whakaari is the national representative body for Maori working in film, video and television in New Zealand. Our members range from actors, directors and independent production companies to presenters, producers, technicians, writers and broadcasting students and educators.

The NZFC has the statutory responsibility "to encourage and participate and assist in the making, promotion, distribution and exhibition of films" made in New Zealand by New Zealanders on New Zealand subjects. The NZFC provides loans and equity financing to New Zealand film-makers to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films being made in New Zealand. The Film Commission does not itself produce films. The Film Commission is also active in the sales and marketing of New Zealand films, and it assists with training and professional development within the industry.

Mauri Ora Productions Limited has been in operation since 1999. Based in the tribal boundaries of Ngati Porou on the East Coast, the company is committed to producing quality television programmes for broadcast on the Maori Television Service and mainstream networks.

Maui Productions and Cardno TV Ltd is a TV production house, based in the tourist mecca of Rotorua with more than 20 years experience in delivering quality, credible television programming as well as a variety of services to our corporate clients.

Mataku is an anthology of contemporary one-off dramas, adapted from the unique and mystical world of Maori supernatural legends. In these tales of the unexpected, set in New Zealand, ordinary characters encounter mysterious phenomena of Maori mythology. Each of the programmes is introduced by internationally-recognised television and film actor, Temuera Morrison.

More than 90% of our schedule is locally-made programming. From comedy, sports, documentaries and lifestyle to news and current affairs, tune in for great New Zealand viewing. All ages, all people, two languages. Maori Television is bilingual! Programmes are in both Maori and English, they’re subtitled and there’s plenty for you to enjoy. Whether you’re young or old, Maori or non-Maori, tune in and be entertained and informed.

Maori Media Enterprise. Maori language versions of film and tv programmes, produces of short films, feature films, documentaries for international media and local television.

Meet the fantastic finalists for New Zealand’s hottest karaoke competition! Maori Television’s live Friday night talent show is counting down to the inaugural grand final on September 14 – with the supreme champion crooning their way to the $10,000 grand prize.

Creative New Zealand offers a range of contestable funding programmes. We offer grants to one-off arts projects and support professional arts organisations on an annual or three-year basis. Resources on this site include reports, publications, funding guidelines, application forms and contact details for arts and cultural organisations.