1 week Ago By Mitchell Hageman
THREE KEY FACTS A 2024 NZ On Air survey found over half of respondents use subscription video on demand daily, with local TV platforms reaching 60% of viewers. Psychologists suggest comfort shows offer nostalgia, escapism, and social dynamics, reflecting viewers’ emotions and desires. Popular genres include business reality, sitcoms, home renovation, true crime, dating reality, and HBO comedies.
Picture this. It’s 8pm, you’ve had a hard day at work, dinner and daily chores are done, and you’re ready to wash away the stresses of the day with a few hours of mind-numbing TV. You’re not alone.
A 2024 NZ On Air audience survey found that subscription video on demand (Netflix, Amazon, etc) was used each day by more than half of the respondents, and local TV (linear and on-demand) reached 60% of Kiwis daily..
