F.8 Annual Report 2018 Drax Project Highlights First year NZ Media fund Platforms, 18 % applications / 1.4% 50 increase Factual, 243 in applications this year applications / 18.3% % of Scripted Total number 52 of applications: Music, 917 applications approved Scripted, 145 applications / 69.3% applications / 11.0% 1,323 % 46 of Factual applications approved Over 90,000 mins 55 local content titles 10.6 million 25,772 hrs of content of screen content on new children’s streams – most in 51 languages on on 34 platforms. platform HEIHEI. streamed new song. access radio. NZ On Air 2018 Annual Report Contents 01 02 03 Overview Audited financial Funding details for statements the year 2017/18 Highlights NZ Media Fund Audited financial Funding details statements 21 for the year 2017/18 63 Scripted 11 Board overview 03 Factual 12 Directory 88 Who we are 04 Music 15 Our performance 06 Platforms 17 Environment 08 Sector support 19 This Annual Report is the print version of our online Annual Report. For a more interactive experience, view the report at annualreport2018.nzonair.govt.nz 1 01 Overview Artefact, Greenstone TV NZ On Air 2018 Annual Report Board overview This year saw the documents relied on by stakeholders and we ‘reflect’ by enabling people The year’s achievements are for the prudent and timely delivery from all walks of life to see and hear a credit to the dedication of the successful implementation of funding. The Board commends the people, stories, songs and places Board led by Miriam Dean, whose of the platform-neutral staff for successfully introducing this both familiar and unfamiliar to them. second term ended on 1 June 2018. NZ Media Fund – the most new framework and is grateful to the This contributes to cultural connection Miriam’s adroit leadership guided sector for their willingness to change, and social cohesion. For example the NZ On Air through a forward-looking comprehensive change their encouragement and their patience. series I Am which let us into the lives transformation, during a period of since the agency began of a diverse bunch of New Zealanders enormous change in the marketplace. in 1989. The purpose of Just on year end NZ On Air welcomed debunking stereotypes, was viewed the government’s decision to provide by over 250,000 people weekly Finally, I acknowledge our staff, the NZMF is to increase a $4million injection for the agency’s in prime time. ably headed by chief executive diversity of content and contestable funding model as well Jane Wrightson who leads a highly audiences, diversity of the as $6m by way of an Innovation Fund, The outstanding new children’s skilled and committed team; to be jointly administered with RNZ. platform HEIHEI (see case study on and also the audiences whose platforms where content This was the outcome of a collaborative page 14) was launched in May 2018. desire for quality, diverse public is found, and discoverability approach by the two agencies At year end, the HEIHEI app had been media is what drives us all. of funded local content in to the Minister’s Advisory Group downloaded over 30,000 times, and and is evidence of this government’s amassed over 200,000 video streams. a crowded global landscape. support for RNZ and NZ On Air as The project was a model collaboration twin pillars supporting public media. with TVNZ providing the resources, The NZMF is designed to be nimble tech know-how, and promotion; NZ and flexible in a dynamic mediascape. NZ On Air’s vision is Connecting and On Air providing funding and strategic Chair, Dr Ruth Harley CMNZ, OBE Implementing the strategy meant reflecting our nation. We ‘connect’ by input; and a very wide range of people revising every aspect of the processes, supporting free-access quality content making great content to delight children. systems, decision-making and guidance on the platforms New Zealanders use, Part 1 Board overview 3 NZ On Air 2018 Annual Report Who we are Day to day operations Vision: Connecting and The content we invest in is found The strategic shift in July has created an increase of at least on television, radio and online. 50% in funding applications over the reflecting our nation It complements the excellent service 2017 to the NZ Media past year. Our small team has grown provided by RNZ, by delivering public Fund required a complete by one permanent and one fixed term NZ On Air ensures New Zealanders media content to audiences on up restructure of processes position to manage this demand. can find and enjoy quality public to 30 other platforms used by many media on a wide range of platforms. different New Zealand audiences. and systems, designed Our main office is based in Wellington, Our contestable funding model and rolled out last year. co-located with the NZ Film is unique in the world. This year staff have bedded Commission and the Broadcasting Our goals are: Standards Authority, and sharing some Our statutory purpose is to ‘reflect in the changes, reviewing facilities and services with the latter. and develop New Zealand identity’. • Quality content – NZ audiences constantly to improve the We also have a small office in Auckland. In a time of few global media barriers, enjoy well-made local content experience for funding the cultural importance of ensuring that matters Detailed reporting on how we our own stories and songs can be seen applicants. • Diverse content – NZ audiences meet our EEO obligations is and heard is even greater. Publicly on Pgs 59 – 61 in Part 2. funded media is the cornerstone value local content made for a range Our new funding model supports of democracy, ensures diversity of communities content on a wider variety of platforms, of voices, and also provides • Discoverable content – NZ so public media can reach new and opportunities for a highly audiences can find and appreciate different audiences. This broader reach skilled creative workforce. local content 4 Part 1 Who we are NZ On Air 2018 Annual Report Our board Our six-member Board The Board has two standing committees: Audit & Risk, brings diverse experience and Remuneration & Human in media, content creation, Resources. law, and business. Dr Ruth We report to the Minister of Harley took over as Chair Broadcasting, Communications in June 2018 from Miriam and Digital Media who may not Dean. She joined members direct us on cultural or content matters but may issue directives Dr Ruth Harley CNZM OBE Kim Wicksteed Ian Taylor CNZM Kim Wicksteed, Ian Taylor, through Parliament on general Helen Grattan, John McCay matters. None were issued this year. and Stuart McLauchlan. The Board has dual roles – first, to set our strategic direction and second, to make funding decisions for funding over $1million in value. Other decisions are delegated to a senior staff committee. Helen Grattan John McCay Stuart McLauchlan Part 1 Our board 5 NZ On Air 2018 Annual Report Our performance We support public media Quality content – Diverse content – Discoverable content – to reflect cultural identity. NZ audiences enjoy NZ audiences value local NZ audiences can find and Our slate is remarkably well-made local content content made for a range appreciate local content diverse so we can serve that matters of communities • The HEIHEI app had over 30,000 many different audiences • 73% of people aware of our funding • 73 % of people value the diversity downloads, 60,000+ unique users on a wide range of for local music like this content, of content funded by NZ On Air. and an average session duration platforms. We had three while 72% aware of our funding of 31 minutes at year end. • “Local TV is more relatable than for television programmes like new goals this year – other international imports” – quote • The Top 15 funded television those programmes. 68% like here’s what we achieved. from public survey April 2018. programmes attracted audiences the digital content we fund. of over 250,000 on first run. • 66% of Scripted and Factual content • 76% of 2017 NZ Music awards was for general audiences and 34% • The most watched On Demand finalists were NZ On Air funded. for targeted audiences. content was the documentary • 18 of 25 awards at the NZTV Stan with 129,212 streams. • 51% of music on alternative radio Awards 2017 went to NZ On Air is NZ music. • The most streamed song released funded projects. in the year achieved 10.7m streams 25,772 hours of content in more than • Five productions won six medals at – Woke Up Late by Drax Project. 50 languages available on 12 access the 2018 New York Television Festival. radio stations throughout NZ. • More than 1 million downloads • 100% of funded content accepted of podcasts on Access Internet for broadcast or upload. Radio in the year. highest up local 129,212 to 16 rating 20 songs in 76% out of TV progs out of NZ music awards streams NZ Music #1 On Demand TV were charts finalists funded prog Stan (ThreeNow) 20 Factual 100 (Apr-Jun 2018) by NZ On Air 6 Part 1 Our performance NZ On Air 2018 Annual Report Key Impact Measures (Our Performance) 2017/18 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 Actual Target Actual Actual Quality Content NZ audiences enjoy well-made local content that matters New Zealanders believe NZ On Air supports local content Revised Revised 74% 75% important to New Zealanders measure measure Revised Revised New Zealanders aware of our support for content like that content 68% 70% measure measure Completed productions are accepted for broadcast or uploading 100% 99% 99% 99% Diverse Content NZ audiences value local content made for a range of communities $$$ We ended the year with a deficit New New NZ audiences appreciate the diversity of content funded by NZ On Air 73% 75% due in part to approved funding measure measure from last year being carried into this year for projects where Discoverable content funding conditions had not NZ audiences can find and appreciate local content been met as 30 June 2017.