TVNZ commissioned programmes and productions concentrate on getting the best New Zealand produced programmes on TV ONE, TV2, TVNZ 6, TVNZ 7 and TVNZ Ondemand, and TVNZ welcomes new programme ideas.

TVNZ provides a broad range of locally produced programmes that seek to reach audiences wherever they are and inspire them on every screen.

TVNZ commissions programmes in accordance with our Code of Practice for Independent Commissioning that describes the fundamentals of our commissioning practice.

To view a copy of the Code of Practice, click here

Programme ideas are usually pitched to TVNZ by production companies through a written proposal sent by post or courier to TVNZ. If you are an individual and would like to submit a programme idea we recommend that you contact a production company first for assistance with submitting a proposal to TVNZ.

Your proposal should be accompanied by a Proposal and Assessment Submission Form to enable us to evaluate your proposal and have all the information we require.

To view a copy of a Proposal and Assessment Submission Form, click here

All programme ideas submitted to TVNZ are assessed against TVNZ's commissioning criteria and programming objectives. If your programme idea is accepted for commissioning we will then negotiate a production contract with you.


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