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Entertainment Providers in New Zealand
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Entertainment Providers sector based in New Zealand. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Weta Digital
Weta Digital is the standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients that seek to push what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision. Our proprietary pipeline provides artists with tools they need to create their best work. Based in Wellington, New Zealand we are 1,500 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Along the way, our ground-breaking work has earned six visual effects Academy Awards®, ten Academy Sci-Tech Awards and six visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to the 34 Visual Effects Society Awards awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri and Caesar as well as the worlds we create including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others.
1001 to 5000 staff
Event Cinemas Ltd
EVENT Cinemas is New Zealand’s largest and leading cinema chain, with complexes in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth and Whangarei. We opened the doors to our first cinema complex in 1991 in Manukau, we now have 101 screens across 13 cinema complexes across the North Island. We love cinema. That’s why we’re in the business. And with every passing year and each new cinema complex, we raise the bar and make your big screen experience better than ever. Our enthusiastic customer service, top-quality cinema complexes and the very best selection of movies all help to make EVENT Cinemas a fantastic place to watch movies. Key features: • Our luxurious Gold Class cinemas • New Zealand's first and only IMAX cinema (the largest screen in New Zealand) • Online ticket booking with allocated seating • And the Film Squad, our award-winning loyalty programme Plus we have lots more exciting plans to come. We're also managing partner of Rialto Cinemas, New Zealand's leading arthouse cinema circuit, and 50 percent owners of Fiji's leading cinema company.
501 to 1000 staff
Auckland Live
Auckland Live is a key cultivator of culture in Auckland. We enrich the region’s vibrancy by championing Auckland internationally to secure big name shows and concerts, collaborating with national and international arts companies and festivals to bring the best variety of performances to our city and stages, and by introducing children to the excitement of the stage — cultivating New Zealand’s future performers and artists. As the home of live entertainment for Auckland and Aucklanders, we represent and celebrate the coming together of different people, culture and emotions. Our range of iconic venues are the perfect stage to present a programme of live arts and entertainment for the enjoyment and inspiration of Aucklanders. There is always something going on at Auckland Live — It’s always showtime! Take a look at our venue through the accessibility virtual tours • Auckland Town Hall: http://bit.ly/2C90bDV • Aotea Centre: http://bit.ly/2ppI2di • The Civic: http://bit.ly/2pnzqnD • Bruce Mason Centre: http://bit.ly/2pqDy6d Auckland Live a is division of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
201 to 500 staff
Shift72
SHIFT72 provides the world’s leading entertainment brands with the power of OTT video. We offer an innovative, secure, all-in-one video platform that helps our customers deliver an exceptional viewing experience across multiple devices. Our end-to-end solution allows our customers to focus on growing their audiences and revenue, while we take care of the complexity of a secure multi-screen video platform. If you're interested to find out more go to or contact us!
51 to 200 staff
Sky New Zealand
We’re Sky, a Kiwi entertainment company dedicated to connecting New Zealanders to the sport and stories they love. Think top quality live sport, movies, shows, documentaries and breaking news, and lots of it. From being a start up in Auckland 30 years ago, we’ve grown to serve more than customers via Sky, Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now and Neon. Of course we’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but our true excitement lies in what’s ahead. Because at Sky we’re redefining our boundaries and challenging ourselves to do better. We’re moving fast, listening to our customers, creating solutions and taking chances. We’re shaping our future story, and we’re always on the look out for unique, talented and driven people to play a part in it.
1001 to 5000 staff
South Pacific Pictures Ltd
South Pacific Pictures is New Zealand’s largest production company with an international reputation for producing world-class television and film. The company is in its 36th year of operation and to date has produced more than hours of programming. South Pacific Pictures' cornerstone production is the primetime nightly serial drama Shortland Street, which will celebrate 33 years on air in New Zealand in May 2025. The current production slate includes the 12th series of The Brokenwood Mysteries, the fourth series of improvised comedy, Educators and more. Past productions include Far North, Westside, Travel Guides NZ, Sione’s Wedding prequel, Duckrockers, 800 Words, Forensics NZ, Nothing Trivial, Go Girls, The Almighty Johnsons and Outrageous Fortune. South Pacific Pictures’ most recent feature film was This Town, a dark comedy written and directed by David White. The story follows a young man acquitted of a terrible crime trying to rebuild his life in a small Kiwi town and stars Robyn Malcolm, Rima Te Wiata, David White and Alice May Connolly. This Town was the first film released directly after the Covid-19 lockdowns and brought in almost half a million dollars at the box office despite adverse circumstances. In 2013, South Pacific Pictures released feature film White Lies, starring Antonia Prebble, Rachel House and Whirimako Black. The story was based on Witi Ihimaera’s short tale ‘The Medicine Woman.’ The film was submitted as the official New Zealand entry for consideration for Best Foreign Language film at the 86th Academy Awards. South Pacific Pictures’ other feature film highlights include Sione’s 2: Unfinished Business and the 2002 Oscar-nominated feature film starring Keisha Castle-Hughes Whale Rider, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022.
51 to 200 staff
Spark Arena
At our heart is a superb performance space, attracting the biggest names in the world of sports & entertainment since 2007. With fixed, removable and retractable seating configurations we are able to host an audience of over people for a diverse range of events, including: • Major international concerts, with artists as diverse as Beyonce, J.Cole, Metallica, and our own home-grown Lorde. • Family shows such as Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Spectacular, and regular visits by Cirque du Soleil. • Major sporting events; International Netball, Basketball, Wrestling, BMX, Ice Hockey and Ice Shows. • Large-scale community events and Expos. • Conferences, Balls, Banquets & Business Functions. Along with large-scale concerts and events, Spark Arena's strength lies in its ability be configured into intimate modes, scaling exactly to accommodate audiences from 1,800 to in the main arena, and 100-300 in the Tuning Fork events space. With a convenient central location, Spark Arena is within walking distance from the Auckland City Centre and the major public transport hubs: Britomart railway station & bus terminal and the downtown ferry terminal. More than just a building for hire, Spark Arena's in-house management team has a long track record in international events management, and is proactive in helping each event fulfill its unique potential.
11 to 50 staff
Geo Ar
We make social impact games. and share the latest news, trends, and ideas from others doing the same. Together, we’re using games and simulations to activate parks, teach science, prepare cities for emergencies, and inspire action on climate and culture. That’s the world we’re building. Follow us if you want to: • Stay ahead of the biggest shifts in serious games and GovTech • Discover global projects using play to spark change • Get insider news from conferences and events where the future is being written • See how award-winning studios and governments are pushing digital engagement forward This isn’t just about games. It’s about belonging to a movement that believes play can make communities stronger, smarter, and more resilient. We are Geo AR. The future is playable - and it’s happening now.
1 to 10 staff
Duco Events
With offices in Auckland and Melbourne, Duco Events is one of Asia Pacific’s leading events management and sports promotion companies, with the unique credentials required to establish and manage major international events. Founded in 2004, Duco Events has earned a reputation for creating, delivering and underwriting innovative sports, entertainment and corporate events under a model where everyone benefits. We work closely with sporting federations, governments, brands, broadcasters and rights holders to thrill audiences and deliver exceptional outcomes. In addition to the creation and delivery of major events, Duco Events also offers a complete range of consultancy services, leveraging our principals’ significant experience in delivering major international sporting events, development of major event and tourism strategies, unlocking public and private sector funding and leading successful major event bids.
11 to 50 staff
Rainbow's End
It's fun on demand at Rainbow's End! With over 20 rides and attractions, there's something for everyone. From the thrilling Stratosfear and Fearfall, to the fun of the Log Flume or Bumper Boats. It's your fun, and you can put it together any way you like Kidz Kingdom is also at Rainbow's End and is an amazing family entertainment centre just for children 8 years and under. Kidz Kingdom is fully covered with both an indoor and covered outdoor section. The area also includes six private, air-conditioned birthday rooms. Rainbow's End regularly hosts groups for team building, Christmas parties, launches and family fun days. Exclusive evening hire options are also available for companies or groups.
201 to 500 staff
Roxy Cinema
Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s movie-making capital, this gorgeous art deco cinema theatre, multi-arts venue, bar and restaurant, is one of the city’s leading attractions and at the forefront of cinema exhibition and events not just within NZ, but the entire antipodean region. A testament to the creative collaboration between some of Wellington's best architects, builders, film makers, Weta Workshop artisans and designers, and a host of talent from within the hospitality industry, this beautiful building - along with our talented team - has won accolades for its authentic art deco interior design, architectural features, and also as an outstanding cinema exhibition venue. We're a tight knit team of creative personalities from a range of backgrounds, known for our innovation and versatility. Quality and fun are at the heart of everything we do, from our multi-award winning bar team, to our sought after head chef, globally inspired restaurant team, experienced events managers, front of house professionals, and a cinema operations team that includes one of the only trained 35mm projectionists left in the country. We love what we do, and we know you will too!
11 to 50 staff
Show Me Shorts Film Festival
Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival: connecting audiences with quality short films; celebrating excellence in short film making; and fostering the New Zealand short film community. Show Me Shorts is a competitive, Academy Awards® qualifying festival featuring the best new shorts from New Zealand and around the world. Each year, from thousands of entries, the best shorts are selected to play in the festival and contend for awards. The final selection is from a diverse range of themes and subjects, including horror, drama, animation, comedy and everything in between. Launched in 2006, Show Me Shorts screens every Spring in more than 20 cinemas across New Zealand, from Kaitaia to Stewart Island.
1 to 10 staff
Spookers Haunted Attractions
Spookers is a new level of intense entertainment located in an old psychiatric hospital. It is the perfect setting for an adrenaline pumping, nail-biting haunted attraction experience. Behind the massive dark attraction are experts at blurring the lines between horror and reality. The level of detail, set design, and effects, combined with impressive acting and incredible makeup with no breaks or dull areas, keeps you on edge. A night you will not forget!
51 to 200 staff
Augusto
Hello! Augusto is a hybrid creative and production agency that brings the thinking and the making together to offer our clients everything from concept to creation. Our holistic and collaborative approach strips out any unnecessary layers so we can be more efficient and agile in today’s fast-paced world. From behind our roller doors, we’ve dreamt up and produced global advertising campaigns, VR experiences, brand identities, on-demand channels and Internet breakers. And our entertainment slate has developed real-life docos, comedies and feature films. Drop by sometime, we’re unusually nice to strangers.
11 to 50 staff
Alexandra Park
Established in 1890, the Auckland Trotting Club owns and operates Alexandra Park. Alexandra Park is unique. We are a harness racing venue, function centre, hospitality precinct, and a landlord with several diverse tenants including the Auckland Blues and Auckland Rugby.
51 to 200 staff
Flexo
Flexo is a simple system consisting of construction bricks and flexible tendons. It is great fun by itself, but is even more amazing when combined with your own brick collection. Together they create endless opportunities and amazing functionality. It’s a whole new universe of possibility! Flexo makes you the master builder! Flexo is 100% compatible with traditional and current brick brands and will be the ultimate expansion pack to your brick collection
1 to 10 staff
Humm Fm
Humm FM, is New Zealand's Only Bollywood FM station. The station aims to meet the aspirations and cultural needs of the South Asian Community at large. Humm FM believes in integration as a two-way process and aims to inform and empower its listeners to appreciate the diverse and culturally rich city they live in. And all of this can be achieved through – Music and Information; as music knows no boundaries and information empowers people to make informed decisions.
11 to 50 staff
International Antarctic Centre
International Antarctic Centre is an entertainment company based out of 38 Orchard Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
11 to 50 staff
New Zealand Comedy Trust
The New Zealand Comedy Trust is a key part of the comedy ecosystem in Aotearoa. The Trust operates in a space that connects comedians, audiences and investors by running an adaptable programme of year-round activities that amplify comedy on all stages, strengthen connections between artists and audiences, giving our independent comedians opportunities to nurture and push their creative work, and make Aotearoa the funniest place in the world during the month of May. Our vision an purpose is to champion the craft of comedy, so that everyone can share a laugh. We do this by- Providing development opportunities that support comedy career pathways and build sector capability - Building connections and partnerships that grow and strengthen the comedy community - Developing comedy platforms and channels that grow audiences including putting on the NZ International Comedy Festival every year - Supporting the wellbeing of the people involved in our comedy activities - Being champions for comedy to support sector growth and investment - Strengthening our financial sustainability to deliver on our purpose into the future
1 to 10 staff
Operatunity Daytime Concerts & Travel
Operatunity is a national touring company formed in the year which is now one of the major employers of singers in New Zealand. The founders Susan Boland (Artistic and Managing Director) and John Cameron (Director and CFO) perform regularly in their Daytime Concerts Series alongside up-and-coming kiwi artists. They produce 8 tours every year covering a variety of genres and tour to 24 different centres across New Zealand, performing over 200 concerts every year. The Daytime Series are quality concerts which provide a fun family atmosphere, and are loved by seniors across New Zealand. Operatunity Travel started in 2006 and focuses on domestic and international group travel for music loving seniors.
11 to 50 staff
Tsh Audio & Video
For over 40 years TSH has been behind literally thousands of events supplying everything from a megaphone for sports meets, spectacular lighting and AV for weddings and other important family occasions, through to full-scale productions at venues such as the Bowl of Brooklands, TSB Stadium or TSB Showplace locally. A highly experienced team of seven work to ensure Taranaki companies are getting their message across in meetings, seminars and product launches all over our province. Neil Penno, TSH Co-owner and Manager says the following:“As a team we enjoy all things technical, but ultimately we value the needs and expectations of our customers and endeavour to make every event a success. The challenge for us in achieving that goal sometimes takes innovation and creativity. We’re always coming up with new ways of doing things. We listen to what our customers want and then offer solutions that achieve their aims.” “Our team will work together with our customers to handle the logistics required. This can include developing site plans, transportation, installing rigging, or sourcing unique equipment but ultimately, is about delivering an outstanding and successful event.” With a partner company in Auckland, TSH serves not just the local business community and public but the whole of New Zealand, whether it be a small event in our local towns or an international artist or speaker in one of our major cities. “Every event matters to us and we value each customer’s event, regardless of its size” Find us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter:@TSH_Taranaki See us on Instagram:@TSH_Taranaki
1 to 10 staff
Sharon Power
A talent and actors’ agent with 30+ years’ experience. I specialise in helping actors build a lasting, successful career in acting and performing. I represent actors in New Zealand, Australia, America and England. Every one of my clients is on a journey……all in a different place and many on a different path. Some prefer commercial work, some theatre including musical theatre and some are film and tv actors primarily. Some have aspirations to work in Hollywood and others have aspire to have fun. I fully support both. My role is to work with each client as an individual, to actively seek opportunities for them, to support and advise them on their journey and, accessing the international and local industry networks I have built during my career, connect them with the right people at the right time. If you are looking for talent for your project call me or message me. If you are seeking representation, no matter your why, please visit my website for more info.
1 to 10 staff
Teeg
Positioned as one of the world's largest Family Entertainment and Edutainment Centre groups with leading operations in the Asia Pacific region. TEEG operates over 350 Family Entertainment Venues, spanning 7 Countries across the Asia Pacific region with its largest footprint in Australia, showcasing Timezone, Kingpin and Zone Bowling venues. In Asia, Indonesia boasts close to 90 Timezone and Timezone Play 'N' Learn venues spread across the country. In November 2017, Quadrant Private Equity acquired 50% equity in the Timezone Group. This led to the formation of the entity, TEEG, The Entertainment and Education Group, a joint venture between Quadrant Private Equity and LAI Group. TEEG subsequently acquired all assets of Ardent’s Bowling and Entertainment division, gaining access to new brands and leisure experiences for guests across Australia and New Zealand. TEEG’s strategy is to invest substantial growth capital across Australia, New Zealand and Asia to capitalise on the rapid growth of the entertainment and early education sectors that are benefiting from emerging middle markets and growing consumer spending in those regions. On a rapid growth trajectory and with over 40 years of operational excellence under our belt, our brands and venues have gained significant recognition and accolades across the markets in which we operate. Our values that we work, live and breathe by are: FUN, OBSESSED, PARTNER, REAL and REMARKABLE.
1001 to 5000 staff
Auckland Stadiums
Our dedicated team of professionals has an integrated approach to managing our regional stadiums. We manage, operate and promote three of these directly: Go Media Stadium, North Harbour Stadium and Western Springs Stadium. Our team is working to create sustainable, world-class and fit-for-purpose facilities for Auckland and our national and international sporting teams, performers and visitors. Together, we are finding the best ways to efficiently manage our regional stadiums as valuable assets for Aucklanders. At the same time, we are continuously enhancing our facilities to create enjoyable, memorable visitor experiences. Auckland Stadiums is a division of Auckland Unlimited Limited, a council-controlled organisation.
11 to 50 staff
