Largest Media Companies in New Zealand

Fairfax Media limited

The company is considered one of the biggest media giants of Australia and New Zealand and they have forayed into different media businesses such as magazines, radios, newspapers and several other digital assets.

Fairfax was the brainchild of John Fairfax who was a noted public figure in the year of 1841. They are headquartered in New South Wales Australia and have more than 10000 employees working with them. As a part of their global business they also hold major stakes in companies like Macquarie, Domain Group and Radio network.

Fairfax also has several joint ventures with HuffPost Australia and an online streaming service Stan. The company earns revenue from all of its businesses and currently has a revenue of more than AUS$4 billion. If you are looking to work with this company, then you simply contact their officials at Fairfax Media Limited head office address. For any type of technical support, drop an email at Fairfax Media Limited customer service email id.

Media Works New Zealand

It is a New Zealand based media giant which is wholly owned by Oaktree capital management. They are into providing radio, television and interactive media services to their clients.

Media works was founded in the year 2004 and has since then grown to own 11 radio brands, 3 television brands and more than 13 interactive websitesunder their leadership belt.

Over the years the company has also received funding from major big shots such as the New Zealand Government ($43 million) and several other global corporations. Currently the helm of the entire company is in the hands of Michael Anderson who was appointed its CEO in the year 2016.

NZME

NZME is the short form for New Zealand Media and Entertainment. The company was formed in 2014 after the merger of the New Zealand branch of APN News & Media and The Radio network. Currently they own and function 8 national radio networks, 32 newspapers and numerous websites across the 25 local markets of New Zealand. All of these services update around 3 million people on a daily basis. It is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and also trades and is listed on the New Zealand Stock exchange. Some of their most popular newspaper brands include: The New Zealand herald, the bay of plenty times, Rotorua daily post and the northern advocate. Also, some of their famous radio brands are NewstalkZB, The hits, Radio Hauraki and Radio sport. Lastly, their iHeartRadio digital listening platform is a favorite amongst the people of New Zealand.

TVNZIt is a state-owned television network company whose full name is Television New Zealand. Their programs are aired all over New Zealand and in some regions of the Pacific coast as well. They were founded in 1980 and have since remained a leader in the field of media ever since. The national network operator provides play-out services from their Auckland studio across various regions of New Zealand. Since they are a nationally acclaimed television broadcaster they have the most apt slogan which states: Our Nation, Our Voice which translates their devotion to reaching maximum people all over the nation and bringing about a change. Presently, Kevin Kenrick serves as the CEO of the company.