Greenstone TV (or simply Greenstone) is a New Zealand-based television production company who produce factual, entertainment, drama and documentary television programs. Productions have been made for TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2, Three and Prime in New Zealand, and the Seven Network in Australia.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film, television |
| Founded | 1994 (as Greenstone Pictures) |
| Founder | John Harris |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Australasia |
Key people | Rachel Antony (CEO) |
| Products | Popular factual, entertainment, drama and documentary |
| Parent | CJZ |
| Website | greenstonetv |
Greenstone was founded in 1994 by John Harris. In December 2013, Greenstone was purchased by Australian company CJZ (Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder)[1] creating an independent international production group.[2] Greenstone’s Chairman is Richard Driver, appointed in 2017.[3]
Notable programs produced by Greenstone include long-running factual series Motorway Patrol,[4] Highway Patrol, Neighbours at War,[5] Border Patrol, Dog Squad and Coastwatch.
In 1998, Greenstone was awarded a Bravo award by the New Zealand Skeptics for The Mighty Moa.[6]
Productions
editDrama
edit- The Cul de Sac
- Secret Agent Men [7]
- The Amazing Extraordinary Friends [8]
- Bella [9]
- My Life Is Murder (season 2) [10]
- Kid Sister[11]
Factual / reality series
edit- The Big Ward 2015 NZ On Air funded for TV2 [12]
- Highway Cops (2012–Present) Series 3
- Renters (2009–Present) Series 5
- Coastwatch Oz (January 2014 – January 2015) Season 1
- Dog Squad (2008–Present) Series 7
- Border Patrol (2009–Present) Series 7
- Highway Patrol (September 2009 – Present) Series 8
- Motorway Patrol (September 1999 – Present) Series 16
- The Zoo Series 1 - 12
- Crash Investigation Unit (August 2008 - July 2011) Seasons 2
- Emergency
- Neighbours at War (2005–Present) Series 8
- School of Home Truths
- Fighting Fat
- Serious Crash Unit (2001 - 2015) Series 7
- Going Going Gone
- Ask Your Auntie
- Special Investigators
- The Tem Show
- Mike King Tonight
- How’s Life?
- Secret New Zealand
- Mercury Lane
- Epitaph [13]
- Shipwreck
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Factual / reality series
edit| Title | Total Seasons | Total Episodes | Broadcast Years | New Zealand Network Aired | Australia Network Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorway Patrol | 16 | - | 2001–Present | TV2 | Channel 7 | Returning Series |
| Serious Crash Unit | 07 | - | 2001-2015 | TV2 | Channel 7 | Ended (2015) |
Documentaries
edit- The Women of Pike River
- Decades In Colour" 2015 [14]
- The Kiwi Who Saved Britain: The Keith Park Story[15]
- Stolen Memories [16]
- Fatal Fires
- Baby Charlotte
- One of a Kind – Baby Keegan
- BIG
- Private Lives of Little People
- To Hell and Back - Tanjas’ story
- Cave Creek - The Full Story of a National Tragedy
- Back from the Dead - The Saga of the Rose Noelle
- Crump
- Do or die - Lost in the Bush
- Secrets of Car Thieves
- The Business of Burglary.[17]
References
edit- ^ "CJZ »". www.cjz.com.au. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder acquires NZ producer". 14 November 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Greenstone gets new Driver". 4 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Motorway Patrol - Reviews - TV & Radio - Entertainment - theage.com.au". www.theage.com.au. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "2014 in Review: The Best New Zealand Shows of the Year". 19 December 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Bravo Awards". New Zealand Skeptics. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Secret Agent Men (TV Series 2003– )". Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "NZ on Air funding decisions". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Bella (1998)". Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ My Life is Murder - Greenstone TV
- ^ NZ screen and comedy talents receive NZ On Air funding for new engaging content NZ On Air. Accessed on 22 April 2023
- ^ "Topics as diverse as the country we live in – new TV documentaries funded by NZ On Air". www.nzonair.govt.nz. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "The TV Guide New Zealand TV Awards - Results - Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Decades in colour - Standing Room Only, 12:39 pm on 7 June 2015 - RNZ". 7 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "TV Pick of the week: Anzac Day". The New Zealand Herald. 24 April 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Age Concern - Stolen memories". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Australia's CJZ buys Greenstone TV, gaining grip on local reality programming". 15 November 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2017.