RNZ, a State Owned entity headquartered in New Zealand, was founded in 1995, operates with approximately 590 employees, and reported $44.0M in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, transmitting over three nationwide networks: RNZ National, RNZ Concert, and the AM network, which relays Parliamentary proceedings. It also operates Radio New Zealand Pacific as an overseas shortwave service broadcasting to the South Pacific and beyond. Radio New Zealand News provides comprehensive, up-to-the-minute news and current affairs information. Established under the Radio New Zealand Act 1995, RNZ provides listeners with independent radio programmes in accordance with the Radio New Zealand Charter. The National and Concert networks are funded by New Zealand On Air.
Brent Impey's appointment as RNZ chairman drew media scrutiny by July 4, 2026, with observers anticipating his tenure would bring a spotlight to the broadcaster's radio and radio news operations. On his first day in the role, July 1, Impey stated that radio ratings were "not good enough" and committed to improving perceptions through a focus on impartial journalism. Previously, on June 30, RNZ completed its move to a new Auckland address at 100 Victoria Street West, a transition that finished on time and within budget, and included a formal welcome attended by Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith. Earlier, on June 25, Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council jointly purchased RNZ's former AM radio transmitter site at Saxton Field, which will be vested as a public recreation reserve; RNZ had retired the aging site in late March 2025 after it became surplus to requirements.
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