Personal Footage FAQs
Can I get copies of old programmes from the 1960s and 1970s?
The TVNZ Archive is by no means limitless, but you can definitely get programmes from 1960 onward. We don't hold everything but it is always worth asking.
Why can't I have a particular programme?
There are a number of reasons why a particular programme may not be available. Some programmes are restricted by copyright law, some are owned by a company other than TVNZ and some are simply not held by the TVNZ Archive. Overseas programmes, movies and commercials are not held by TVNZ.
What formats can I get my footage/programme
on?
For personal/private use (which 'personal requests' are for) are available on DVD and VHS. We do not supply footage on DV-Cam or as an electronic file that can be emailed to you.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders generally take 10 days to be dubbed and dispatched from the date that we receive payment.
What will it cost?
The cost of footage for personal use varies - the total cost depends on the duration of the clip, the format it is held on at the Archive and what format it is being transferred to. The cost can range from $75 to $370 depending on these variables.
Why is it so expensive?
TVNZ do not hold programmes and news clips on DVDs ready to simply send out when they are requested. Each order is a special, one-off transfer and there are a number of costs incurred with such an order. This service is run on a cost-recovery basis only and the fees that we charge for the supply of material reflects the real cost to TVNZ to produce and supply one-off copies of our Archived material.
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