About Us
Aotearoa Media Collective
In collaboration with production partner Great Southern Television, Aotearoa Media Collective's notable accomplishments include the award-winning documentary series NZ Wars (RNZ) and the celebrated current affairs programme The Hui (Three),which was honoured with Best Current Affairs Series and Best Māori Programme at the 2021 NZTV Awards.
Independently, AMC has produced a diverse range of content, such as Mata Reports, a long-form, in-depth current affairs series for TVNZ, the thought-provoking docu-series and podcast Matangireia (RNZ), delving into the experiences of former Māori MPs. Further expanding their portfolio, the political podcast Party People and Mata with Mihingarangi (RNZ) and the Anzac documentary Coastwatchers: Operation Pacific (TVNZ/RNZ) showcase AMC's multifaceted storytelling prowess.
Independently, AMC has produced a diverse range of content, such as Mata Reports, a long-form, in-depth current affairs series for TVNZ, the thought-provoking docu-series and podcast Matangireia (RNZ), delving into the experiences of former Māori MPs. Further expanding their portfolio, the political podcast Party People and Mata with Mihingarangi (RNZ) and the Anzac documentary Coastwatchers: Operation Pacific (TVNZ/RNZ) showcase AMC's multifaceted storytelling prowess.
Beyond content creation, AMC has been instrumental in indigenous journalism training, developing e-learning modules, crafting a Māori journalism manual, and conducting independent reviews for mainstream newsrooms.
AMC works with the industry’s most talented professionals to deliver premium content on time and on budget.
The array of accolades, including prestigious NZTV, WIFT and Voyager Awards, serves as a testament to AMC’s unwavering commitment to excellence in content creation and its contribution to Māori storytelling. As an independent production house, AMC remains a dynamic force in shaping the indigenous media landscape and amplifying Māori voices both nationally and internationally.
Uncomfortable and important: Stories of Ruapekapeka is mandatory viewing.
Don Rowe
(The Spinoff)
Thank you Mihi Forbes and all the wonderful work done at Aotearoa Media Collective. Beautiful contribution to rewriting history that includes everyone’s contribution.
Chelsea Winstanley
(Academy-award nominated film producer)
Listened to the Matangireia interview with Metiria today and had a cry — powerful interview and so necessary.
Jack McDonald