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• 2011 referendum toolkit
  The first section: 'Tell me about the voting systems', has a video on each voting system: Mixed Member Proportional (MMP), First Past the Post (FFP), Preverential Voting (PV), Single Transferable Vote (STV), Supplementary Member (SM). The second section: 'Help me choose the right system for me' provides questions which can be answered from the videos.
  
  
• 48hours
  48Hours is officially NZ's largest film competition. Teams have just 48 hours to create an entire short film: writing, shooting and editing. Shooting takes place in six cities, and finalists are selected from each location to compete in the national final. Provides information about the competition, including how to enter and past winners.
  
  
• ACT New Zealand : ActParty's channel
  Political videos, including campaign addresses and speeches made by MPs and other members of Act New Zealand.
  
  
• Adam Clark Cinematography
  Introduces work of the New Zealand Cinematographer Adam Clark.
  
  
• Allblacks.com
  YouTube channel for the All Blacks and the New Zealand Rugby Union. Features video clips showing highlights from rugby games.
  
  
• Ant Timpson filmhead
  Site containing blogs, events and discussions about Filmhead and recently released New Zealand films.
  
  
• Asia New Zealand Film Foundation Trust
  ANZFFT promotes activities that support amateur asian-kiwi film makers. Includes information about the Asia Film Festival Aotearoa.
  
  
• Auckland Film Society
  Includes the current schedule and information about films to be shown.
  
  
• Audio Visual Archives
  The Archives New Zealand Film site where users are able to search through the core National Film Unit (NFU) collection as well as view selected films, and find out about preservation work, the history and life of the film unit.
  
  
• Bro'Town
  Information about New Zealand's first animated primetime television show. Includes clips to view, online shop, character profiles and fanclub.
  
  
• Canterbury Film Society
  Part of the National Federation of Film Societies which exhibit films on a non-profit and self-funded basis.
  
  
• Canterbury Television : CTV
  Independent television station broadcasting in Canterbury, N.Z.
  
  
• Clarke & Dawe : Clarke & Dawe's channel
  YouTube mock television interviews satirizing Australian politics and politicians, created by Australian comedian Bryan Dawe and New Zealand comedian John Morrison Clarke.
  
  
• Cream : [website]
  Cream Media is a New Zealand-based company that specialises in observational documentaries, entertainment, comedy and format television. Includes a catalogue of past productions.
  
  
• Date Palm Film Festival : showcasing films from Morocco to Iran, Yemen to Lebanon
  Describes the festival, which showcases Middle Eastern and North African films; gives a summary of films in the current festival.
  
  
• Dawn Raid music : Dawn Raid Music's channel
  Music videos and footage from the hip hop and rhythm and blues music label Dawn Road Entertainment emphasizing work from Pasifika artists.
  
  
• DOCNZ : International Documentary Film Festival
  Trust which manages Australasia's competitive documentary film festival aimed at showcasing documentary films from all around the world. Presents information on programmes, awards, news and reviews.
  
  
• Easing you into New Zealand cinema
  Extensive list of links to New Zealand films and cinematography sites.
  
  
• Ecast TV : [web site]
  Provides access to a range of New Zealand and overseas websites which screen programmes and films through the internet.
  
  
• Film Archive : Ngā Kaitiaki o ngā Taonga Whitīahua : the New Zealand Film Archive
  The New Zealand Film Archive has three principal functions: to collect, protect and project New Zealand's moving image heritage. The collection of predominantly New Zealand film and video dates from 1895 to the present day. The site provides information about the Film Archive and collections; how films may be viewed; taonga Māori; and resources for teachers and students. News items are also included.
  
  
• Film guide from the source : this week in Wellington
  A daily update of lists of films to be screened in Wellington with links to reviews , screen time and place.
  
  
• Film Index
  An index of film reviews published in journals held by the University of Waikato Library. It is updated every 2 weeks. Compiled by David Foreman.
  
  
• Film New Zealand
  Information about film-making in New Zealand, including: locations around the country, facilities, crews, permits, immigration, transportation and accommodation. Includes details about FilmNZ.
  
  
• Film Society
  Introduces all the film societies around New Zealand. Features various film categories from around the world with films of note and information about particular film directors.
  
  
• Film Society
  The web site includes the Film Society's programme, also information about films in Wellington and the Wellington Film Festival. Links to other sites includes film societies, the Film Commission and the NZ Film Archive.
  
  
• Film South New Zealand
  Film South New Zealand Trust provides location, local film crew, permit and resource information to assist film shoots in the Canterbury and West Coast regions of the South Island.
  
  
• Film Wanganui
  Details of assistance offered to film production companies that may wish to locate a project in the greater Wanganui region. Includes details of the River City Film Festival for New Zealand short films and the associated workshops held yearly in Wanganui.
  
  
• FilmWellington New Zealand
  Details of assistance offered to film production companies that may wish to locate a film project in Wellington. Includes location information and facts about the area.
  
  
• Flicks.co.nz
  Directory of cinemas and session times for movies currently showing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Includes information on new releases, reviews and trailers.
  
  
• French Film Festival
  Information on sessions, location, ticketing and a summary of films in the current festival.
  
  
• Funerals & snakes : the anbaric journal of Dan Slevin, gentleman of Newtown
  Blog of a New Zealand-based film writer Dan Slevin. Reviews every film commercially released in Wellington.
  
  
• Gaylene Preston Productions
  Web site of the New Zealand writer, film director and producer Gaylene Preston. Details of her feature films and documentries. Includes study guides, reviews, interviews/articles and video clips.
  
  
• Get what it takes
  YouTube videos of life in the New Zealand Army. Also contains video games.
  
  
• GNS Science : GNS Sciences channel
  Video clips that introduce GNS and its geological and nuclear scientific research in New Zealand.
  
  
• Godzone : [website]
  Site of film and television production company, includes news, current projects, services offered, and examples of previous work.
  
  
• Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand : nzgreenparty's channel
  YouTube streaming video clips by members of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand.
  
  
• Greening the screen : a practical environmental toolkit for the screen production industry
  Environmentally sustainable tips and information for the screen production industry ; news, downloadable resources, and case studies.
  
  
• ID360 : short film competition
  Information about the Ministry of Youth Development's ID360 short film competition, including how to enter, previous winners, video clips and the aims of the competition - to produce short films celebrating identity and diversity.
  
  
• Italian Film Festival
  Describes films and provides a schedule for the current festival. Lists films shown in previous festivals.
  
  
• Karl Urban online
  Promotional site for movie actor. Includes biography, filmography, interviews, reviews, news and photo gallery.
  
  
• KongisKing.net
  King Kong movie site. Includes Peter Jackson's Video production diary, history of the story and previous movies and information about the cast and crew for Peter Jackson's production. Links to the Dutch language version of site.
  
  
• Lord of the Rings
  Official website, includes background to the films, characters and special effects; interviews; photo and video gallery; downloads and location information. Online booking.
  
  
• Lumière reader
  The Lumiere Reader is published by Lumière Industries hosting new movie features and reviews and listing local film events. Current issue is available in full-text.
  
  
• Māori Merchant of Venice
  Māori film version of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
  
  
• Māori Party
  YouTube streaming video clips of speeches by various Māori Party MPs, and of news and events related to the Māori Party.
  
  
• Media Design School
  School provides training in digital media, computer graphic design, visual effects & motion graphics, 3D animation, game development and creative advertising. Includes course information and timetables and student work.
  
  
• Michael Hurst, official website
  Website of New Zealand actor and director Michael Hurst, includes biography, curriculum vitae, (CV), awards, and announcements.
  
  
• Michelle's Xena library
  A fan site containing information and images of Lucy Lawless with extensive links to other Xena fan sites.
  
  
• Mika
  Showcases the work of Māori entertainer, musician, actor and designer Mika. Includes news, information about shows, and video clips.
  
  
• Most popular titles with country of origin New Zealand
  A section of the Internet Movie Database. Provides a list of New Zealand films and television programmes. Information on each includes director, writing credits, cast, summary of plot and user comments.
  
  
• MovieFest
  MovieFest, a nationwide digital short film competition. Includes guidelines, resources, sponsors, mechandise, support forums, registration details and links to last year's movies.
  
  
• MrUnitedfuturenz's channel
  YouTube streaming video clips of speeches by Peter Dunne leader of the New Zealand political party, United Future.
  
  
• National : [web site]
  YouTube videos of speeches by the Prime Minister and National Party MPs, and coverage of recent political events.
  
  
• New Zealand Federation Against Copyright Theft : NZFACT
  NZFACT works with industry, government, law enforcers and educators to protect the New Zealand film and television industry from copyright theft. This site provides information about the organisation, copyright legislation and penalties, and business guidelines.
  
  
• New Zealand Film Commission = Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga
  Includes an online catalogue of New Zealand films (feature and short films), which provides synopsis, cast & crew and trailer. The site also includes information about producing, financing and marketing films, industry regulations and resources for film studies.
  
  
• New Zealand films on VHS tape and DVD
  Includes chronological list of NZ feature films available on video or DVD with information about each film and soundtrack.
  
  
• New Zealand International Film Festival : [Web site]
  New Zealand International Film Festival screens around New Zealand from July to November every year. It is operated by the New Zealand Film Festival Trust, a charitable trust set up by the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies. The web site provides programmes and booking information for each location for the current year.
  
  
• New Zealand racing
  Videos of horse races held in New Zealand.
  
  
• Ngā Aho Whakaari
  Supports Māori working in the visual media, and promotes Māori culture within the moving image industries.
  
  
• NZ film :
  New Zealand Film magazine is an in house publication of the New Zealand Film Commission. it includes distribution information, reviews, interviews and events relating to the New Zealand film industry. Issues are available in fulltext.
  
  
• NZ film news
  NZ Film News is published by the New Zealand Film Commission. It discusses the work of the Commission and its funding of films currently being made in New Zealand. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• NZFC news
  The New Zealand Film Commission Newsletter provides information about the activities of the Commission and the New Zealand film industry in general. It includes new and upcoming films. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• NZFilm shorts
  YouTube videos showing excerpts from New Zealand short films.
  
  
• NZLP : NZLP's channel
  YouTube videos of New Zealand Labour Party speeches and interviews.
  
  
• Nzolympic's channel
  YouTube streaming video clips about New Zealand and the 2012 London Olympics.
  
  
• NZonscreen
  Contains free access to selected examples of television, film, music video and new media produced in New Zealand. Provides profiles of people in the New Zealand film and television industry and information about television series, documentaries, short and feature films.
  
  
• NZShortFilm.com
  Web site created to promote New Zealand short films to the public, both locally and overseas, and to allow site visitors to contact filmmakers. Short films are available free on the site.
  
  
• Office of Film & Literature Classification = Te Tari Whakarōpū Tukuata, Tuhituhinga
  In addition to the functions of the Classification Office, the site provides information on censorship and the law relating to it in New Zealand. There are sections aimed at the general public, businesses, libraries and schools, online publications issued by The Office and a copy of the Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993.
  
  
• Onfilm : New Zealand's film, TV & video magazine
  The website of Onfilm magazine. Site provides the contents page and full text of selected articles from the current issue, as well as full text of articles from previous issues. Includes links to related websites and film reviews, and information about subscriptions to the print edition and advertising is also available.
  
  
• Out Takes : lesbian & gay film festival
  Provides the programmes and booking information for Out Takes, the lesbian and gay film festival showing in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christchurch annually. Also includes information on a mailing list, and on audience awards to films.
  
  
• Palmerston North Film Society
  An incorporated non profit organisation affiliated to the NZ Federation of Film Societies Inc. In addition to information about the society, the web site includes the programme and a link to the New Zealand film festival site.
  
  
• Point of View Productions : [website]
  About the Auckland-based film and television production company. Includes a list of their documentary films and education & training videos.
  
  
• Quantas Film and Television Awards
  Previously run as two separate awards by the Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand and the New Zealand Television Broadcasters' Council, these came together in 2008 to celebrated achievements across 58 categories. Includes information on winners and finalists, previous awards and FAQs.
  
  
• Regent on Broadway
  Features the history and architectural details of the Regent Theatre in Palmerston North. Advertises the rehearsal space available as well as what is on in the theatre. Includes book office information and how to join the Friends of the Regent.
  
  
• Rialto Channel
  Programme guide and information on films shown, also film archive.
  
  
• Royal New Zealand Navy : Royal New Zealand Navy's channel
  YouTube channel for the Royal New Zealand Navy. Shows video clips about the Royal New Zealand Navy and career opportunities in the navy.
  
  
• Screen Hub New Zealand
  Commercial service listing news, events and job vacancies for people working in the New Zealand film and television industries.
  
  
• Script to Screen = Te Tari Tuhi Kupu a Whakaahua
  Organisation which promotes screenwriting by running events, scholarships and workshops to develop the culture of screenwriting in New Zealand. Site includes panel discussion forum, information about the organisation and its people, workshops, scholarships, screenwriting groups, and special events.
  
  
• SDGNZ : Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand
  Describes the work of the guild and outlines services for its members. Also includes articles, interviews with New Zealand directors and back issues of the quarterly newsletter "Take".
  
  
• Show Me Shorts Film Festival
  Describes the festival. Includes information on how to enter your film, awards information, workshops, blog, photos.
  
  
• South Pacific Pictures
  Information about this TV and film production company, including news articles and awards. Includes online publications.
  
  
• Southseas
  South Seas Film and Television School is a NZQA registered private training establishment that provides film, video, television, new media and animation industry related training courses. Courses; teachers; graduates and industry news.
  
  
• SPADA news
  SPADA News is the online magazine of the Screen Producers and Directors Association (SPADA), and features news and information about issues and events of interest to SPADA members. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• SPADA online : Screen Production and Development Association, Waka Papaho
  SPADA is New Zealand's leading advocate for the screen production industry. It provides policy input and support for discussion in the film industry, and represents its members in negotiation with government departments, local government and related organisations. The site details seminars, awards and press releases.
  
  
• Square Eyes : New Zealand Children's Film Foundation
  Featuring previews and premieres of new releases, together with both recent and historic feature films, documentaries, short film and animations from around the globe.
  
  
• Studio 111 : acting and casting studio
  Information about Studio 111, a training venue for screen-based training. Includes course information.
  
  
• Talk Māori : TalkMāori's channel
  YouTube channel for Talk Māori. Shows video clips giving the basics of the Māori language and lessons on learning Māori.
  
  
• Techo's Guild : the New Zealand Film and Video Technicians' Guild Inc
  Information about the guild; resources and articles; information about productions currently shooting.
  
  
• Wairoa Māori Film Festival
  Information about the annual Wairoa Māori Film Festival, including the archived site for the inaugural 2005 festival.
  
  
• Weta Workshop
  Introduces Weta Workshop, the film and television effects facility. Provides information on their services, past and current projects, available merchandise, and awards.
  
  
• Whalerider
  Web site of the film based on Witi Ihimaera's novel Whale rider. Includes reviews and downloadable resources.
  
  
• Women in Film and Television = Ngā Mareikura Whitiahua o Aotearoa
  WIFT NZ, a professional association for women in the film and television industry. Site has information about events, resources, working opportunities and industry news.
  
  
• World Cinema Showcase 2008
  Presenting a schedule of motion pictures to be shown at the Academy in Auckland, Paramount in Wellington, Rialto in Christchurch and Regent in Dunedin over the months of March and April, 2008.