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TV Shows & Broadcast Series
Full-service television production for networks, streamers, and international broadcasters throughout New Zealand.
Television and broadcast series production creates episodic content for network, cable, and streaming distribution. These productions operate within structured broadcast workflows, meeting technical standards, delivery schedules, and production timelines that require experienced crews and efficient operational management across entire seasons.
We provide production support for television and broadcast series, coordinating the sustained crew, equipment, and location needs that episodic production demands. Our team manages the operational logistics of series production, helping your show maintain consistent quality and schedule adherence from pilot through season finale.
Capabilities
Television Production Excellence
We provide complete production support for episodic television—from network series to premium streaming originals—with experienced crews and efficient workflows.
01
Network Series
- Multi-episode production
- Broadcast standard delivery
- Series continuity management
- Episodic scheduling
- Network coordination
Broadcast Excellence
02
Limited Series
- Premium production values
- Feature-quality cinematography
- Complex narrative support
- Prestige drama expertise
- Festival-ready finishing
Premium Quality
03
International Productions
- Multi-territory coordination
- International crew integration
- Cross-border logistics
- Language support services
- Co-production compliance
Global Standards
04
Fast-Turnaround Series
- Efficient production workflows
- Quick episode delivery
- Streamlined post-production
- Parallel unit coordination
- Tight schedule management
Speed & Efficiency
On Location
Broadcast-series line production inside NZ's TVNZ-Three-Sky-Prime ecosystem
Here is how this works in practice. We line-produce TV series for the full NZ-and-global sites stack: TVNZ (state TV networks running TV1, TV2, and TV Duke), Three (MediaWorks), Sky NZ, Neon (Sky's SVOD), Discovery NZ, and the global streamers commissioning local content (Amazon Prime's Rings of Power Auckland-based season, Netflix-funded co-pros, and Disney+ regional originals). The production setup spine is unusually deep for a country of NZ's size: Stone Street Studios Wellington (Jackson's flagship — LOTR, Hobbit, King Kong, Mortal Engines, Avatar Way of Water capture stages).
Here is how this works in practice. Kumeu Film Studios Auckland (Avatar 2/3 production base). Avalon Studios Lower Hutt (heritage broadcast plant). Park Road Post The capital (post finishing), and Weta FX / Weta Workshop Miramar (VFX heritage). Auteur context — Peter Jackson (LOTR's 17 Oscars). Jane Campion (Power of the Dog 2021 Best Director Oscar). Taika Waititi (Reservation Dogs showrunner), Niki Caro, Lee Tamahori — keeps NZ on the prestige-episodic shortlist.
Here is the short of it. In practice, the 25% NZSPG cash rebate (20% base + 5% uplift) with the QNZPE scheme ($4M-per-episode threshold) makes top episodic financially competitive. Crews carry full ACC accident cover, work standard NZ entertainment-industry-guild schedules, and bill against 15% GST and bracket-based PAYE. We block-shoot multi-episode arcs by location rather than episode order to maximise day-rates against the Auckland-Wellington-Queenstown working spine. Multi-unit packages run main unit + second unit + VFX-plate units in parallel where season scope demands.
Here is the short of it. Talent pools include Sam Neill, Karl Urban, Cliff Curtis, Temuera Morrison, Lucy Lawless, Anna Paquin, and Keisha Castle-Hughes. DPs trace back to the Andrew Lesnie ACS lineage (LOTR's 2002 Best Cinematography Oscar) and Stuart Dryburgh (Piano Oscar nom). Location library spans Hobbiton Matamata, Tongariro UNESCO, Glenorchy, Mount Sunday, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Fiordland UNESCO, Queenstown, The capital's Wellywood corridor, and Auckland's Karekare Beach. Department of Conservation Part 102 permits cover national-park work — we lodge four-to-six weeks ahead.
FAQ
Our Television Network
What types of TV series do you support in New Zealand?
We support all series formats: scripted dramas, comedies, limited series, procedurals, period pieces, and international co-productions. Our experience spans network television, premium cable, and streaming platform originals.
How do you handle multi-episode scheduling?
We develop efficient production schedules that block shooting by location rather than episode order, maximizing location use and minimizing company moves. Our scheduling accounts for actor availability, location access, and seasonal considerations.
Can you support second unit and parallel production?
Yes. We regularly coordinate multi-unit productions with separate crews for main unit, second unit, and specialty shots. Our team manages scheduling, equipment allocation, and crew coordination across parallel units.
What broadcast standards do you deliver to?
We deliver to all major broadcast and streaming specifications including HD, 4K, HDR, and platform-specific technical requirements. Our post partners ensure deliverables meet the exact specifications of your distribution platform.
Do you provide casting services for series?
We connect productions with New Zealand casting directors who understand both local talent markets and international production requirements. They handle principal casting, day players, and background talent throughout New Zealand.
How do you manage series continuity across episodes?
Our script supervisors and department heads maintain detailed continuity records across all episodes. We implement systems for tracking costumes, props, set dressing, and character details to ensure consistency throughout the series.
Related Services
Productions in New Zealand that need this often pair it with Drama Series Production, Feature Film Production, and Narrative Films & Web Series for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Educational & Explainer Video Production and Corporate Video Production.
On Set
Ready to Produce Your TV Series?
Tell us about your series and we'll provide a comprehensive production plan for filming in New Zealand.