New Zealand’s media industry is large and encompasses broadcast networks, radio stations and newly minted digital platforms. These companies are vital to keeping the public informed and they provide countless employment opportunities. Below are some of New Zealand’s top media companies to know about.
Top Media Companies in New Zealand to Know
- NZME
- MediaWorks
- VeVe
- Letterboxed
- Spalk
Top Media Companies in New Zealand
TVNZ is New Zealand’s television network, broadcasting sports, movies and TV shows to the country. It has three broadcast channels — Duke, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ 2 — as well as a streaming service, TVNZ+. TVNZ is owned by the state and funded via advertising. TVNZ says it reaches more than 2 million people every day.
MediaWorks is a leading radio network with brands and coverage throughout New Zealand and its diverse communities. Through its network, the company engages with over three million users on a weekly basis, while also working closely with brands to provide advertising opportunities across audio, digital and live event outlets.
New Zealand Media and Entertainment, or NZME, operates a portfolio of media brands ranging from newspapers to radio stations and digital publications, and it has a following of millions of people. NZME also offers a lucrative advertising platform, as brands have a bevy of targeting options and content variety.
Letterboxd is a television and movie discovery platform popular with film buffs. Through its web and mobile app, users can search for films, read reviews from other users and interact with members on discussion threads.
VeVe is an NFT marketplace that partners with brands like Disney and Jurassic Park to create digital content. It uses blockchain technology to mint its NFTs. Using augmented reality, the company creates interactive experiences based on a user’s collection of licensed NFTs.
Intopia is a digital media company that focuses on accessibility. It helps clients make sure their offerings meet accessibility standards, helps them create accessibility strategies, and also helps with educating employees about accessibility. Intopia is based in Melbourne and has an office in Wellington.
Sky New Zealand’s offerings include 12 channels and streams dedicated to sports, 40 round-the-clock Sky Go streaming channels, thousands of TV shows and programs and more than 70 satellite channels. The company was founded in 1990.
Movio, based in Auckland, is a media company that supplies audience data and analytics to cinemas so they can more effectively market their offerings. Movio has three divisions: Movio Cinema EQ, which collects and crunches the data; Movio Media, its marketing arm, and Movio Research, which collects and analyzes ticket-buying data. It’s based in Auckland and has offices in London and Los Angeles.
Spalk’s software aims to simplify sports commentating by providing various digital tools, including audio recording software, broadcasting services and a talent marketplace. With Spalk’s software, commentators can stream their live cast while finding regional sports experts to help localize their content.
Getty Images is a global source of photographs, videos and other images meant for both commercial and editorial use. The company, founded in 1995, is based in Seattle and has an office in Auckland. In January of 2025, Getty merged with Shutterstock, an online provider of images and videos.
