Pango Productions

16/08/2024

Something very special we’ve been working on is coming soon to Whakaata Māori. 2 x 90 minutes specials celebrating two of our finest icons. Dame Hinewehi Mohi & Tāme Iti. Whakanuia!

30/11/2023

20/10/2022

Pango Productions is incredibly proud and humbled to be able to announce we are finalists in 5 categories at this years NZTV Awards;

Match Fit 2 - Finalist Best Format Reality series
The Ex Best Thing - Finalist Best Original Reality series
East Coast Rising - Finalist Best Sports Programme
Super Saturday Vexation - Finalist Best Live Event coverage
Match Fit 2 Reo version - Finalist Te Mangai Paho Best reo Māori Programme

A huge thank you to all the talent who trusted us with their stories, and to our hard working and dedicated Pango whanau - you are amazing. Congratulations to all the finalists there's some great work in what was a challenging year. We looking forward to celebrating with everyone at the awards evening.

06/10/2022

You may know the name Dunedin has Scottish origins, but did you know the city almost had a different name? And do you know the meaning of the Māori name for the city - Ōtepoti. Joe and Kara have all the answers and more in Get the Name Right. Available now on THREENow and on air tonight at 9.30pm on THREE.

29/09/2022

Did you know that "The New Zealand Company" was set up as a business to colonise Aotearoa? There's some wild revelations on this episode of "Get the name right" as Joe and Kara dive deep into the names of Joe's hometown... "The Hutt"

16/07/2022

Piri Weepu is back to cheer up the nation! Meeting locals and gathering the best kaimoana. He’s starting this tour in Bluff. Today 5.30pm on THREE.

15/02/2022

You won't want to miss this reveal as Carlos, Jarrod and Jewel work up a real surprise for community heroes Teleiai and Rosa Puni with an overhaul of their Kitchen so they can help cater for all the locals they invite to their home. TVNZ1 tonight 8pm and TVNZOndemand

08/02/2022

Tune in for the first episode tonight as Carlos Spencer and his team Jarrod and Jewel are on a mission to help out community legend David ‘The Brown Butterbean’ Letele. They’re getting out their gym gear to help create a learning space and liven up his gym where he brings health and hope to the community. Tonight TVNZ1

25/11/2021

Congratulations to all the finalists in this years NZTV Awards! It's always an honour to be recognised amongst our peers. We look forward being able to celebrate the industry together in March 2022.

23/08/2021

Could you find love... for your ex? We're searching for ex-couples to take part in TVNZ's new dating show. If this sounds like you, apply now! 😱💔

06/06/2021

On now whanau, watch on TVNZ 2 or TVNZ OnDemand

9 Lives

16/04/2021

On set today for Carlos Reno Rescue.

Here we have Pango team member, Keeti Ngatai-Melbourne slating for the film crew.

Growing our young Māori storytellers in the industry.

16/03/2021

Fancy yourself to be the next Quiz Whizz of Aotearoa?

Think you know all the answers and want to prove it on national TV?

Sign up now for New Zealand's brand new Quiz Show, 9 Lives.

We are looking for contestants from all backgrounds in Aotearoa to prove they have what it takes to build up lives to survive and stash cash to take home.

Apply now at
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/what-to-watch/news-feed/apply-for-9-lives

Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho
TVNZ 2
Pango Productions

E mihi ana and Good Luck!

21/01/2021

Reward your community hero!
We're taking nominations NOW for that deserving person to win thanks to Carlos' Reno Rescue.

Follow the link to see more.

Apply for TVNZ's new renovation show - Carlos' Reno Rescue Do you know someone who spends their time helping others? Someone who is considered a hero in their community? Someone who deserves a mini-break and maybe a new kitchen, bedroom or lounge?Well we’re asking you to nominate that person becau...

14/12/2020

Kia ora, Stuff! We’re extremely proud of having Match Fit named as the only New Zealand television show in their Best TV Shows of 2020.

“Forget your MasterChefs, Blocks and Bachelorettes, this is – hands down – the best and most important reality show of the year.”

A drama about chess, bringing back Buck and a school-run comedy provided some of the viewing highlights of the past 12 months.

11/12/2020

From the Pango whānau to yours Meri Kirihimete 🎄 🎁

18/11/2020

Tau kē! 🙌🏾 We’re proud to have received the award for Best Live Event Coverage at the 2020 New Zealand Television Awards.

🏆 BEST LIVE EVENT COVERAGE
Aotearoa 250
Bailey Mackey
Blake Ihimaera
Matiu Sadd

12/11/2020

🤔 Do you know someone who spends their time helping others? Someone who is considered a hero in their community? Someone who deserves a break and maybe a new kitchen, bedroom or lounge?

We’re asking you to nominate that person because we’re making a new TV show where community heroes get a room renovated by ex All Black Carlos Spencer and his renovation crew.

Shh! Don’t let them know that you’re nominating them because we want it to be a big surprise!

➡️ Go to http://tvnz.co.nz/reno

10/11/2020

🎬 We’re proud of the Match Fit brothers and our crew who have worked tirelessly to bring this series to all of Aotearoa. The feedback that we’ve received about the show has been phenomenal. The show made people laugh, cry and everything in between. It highlighted important issues for men of age, men with physical issues and mental health issues.

Ngā mihi nui 🖤

10/11/2020

"It was inspiring TV. It was emotional TV. It was hilarious TV. It celebrated mateship, it showed how men need other men, how men can help other men, and just how far unity and team work can take you." - Stuff

OPINION: Middle-aged men confronting mental demons and bulging waistlines, is not an issue confined to rugby, writes Kevin Norquay.

09/11/2020

It’s GAME DAY 🙌🏾 The final episode of kicks off tonight at 7.30pm on Three. Tune in for the final weigh in and game against the Baa-Baas.

04/11/2020

🦐 Seafood fan? Hera’s got a delicious Seafood Boil with Butter Sauce recipe 🤤 Watch the full recipe on tonight's episode of Easy Eats at 7.30pm on Maori Television.

04/11/2020

Did you catch last night's show? The boys were tested with their first game of contact rugby and were joined by some familiar faces to NZ rugby. The big match is next week, we’ll keep you posted on what to expect 😉

You can catch up on previous episodes on the Three website.

03/11/2020

🏉 The boys are lacing up their boots for their first test match of contact rugby leading up to the big game. Tune in to the show tonight 7.30pm on Three.

27/10/2020

🍗🤤 Hera’s combo of doom: fried chicken, polenta chips, coleslaw, potato and gravy. Check out Easy Eats tonight 7:30pm on Maori Television.

27/10/2020

📺 Make sure you and the whānau tune in tonight for the next episode of Match Fit. The show kicks off 7.30pm tonight on Three.

22/10/2020

"Critics are calling Match Fit the best reality show of the year - and one of the former All Blacks taking part says he is already getting feedback on how it's changing lives." Newstalk ZB

Critics are calling Match Fit the best reality show of the year. The new series which follows a group of All Black legends and their quest to regain their