The Project

Each weeknight, The Project NZ opens our doors to 20 lucky audience members.

Watch live TV magic and see how the show comes together.
Laugh at exclusive, not-for-broadcast, ad-break-only comedy from The Project comedians.
Volunteer to read the auto-cue LIVE on national television!
Our live audience is a huge part of the show, and you can join in the fun in the studio – for free!

What you can expect to do at a night in our studio audience:
Watch - live TV, outside the box.
Clap - and have your applause beamed around New Zealand.
Laugh - including at some exclusive, not-for-broadcast, ad-break-only comedy from the Project team.
See - what happens in the ad breaks, including some comedy that we would never be able to broadcast.
We've also scored you some exclusive deals with local restaurants.
Pay - nothing, nada, zip. No catches, no asterisks, no hidden fees or monthly payments. All we ask is that you book in advance, turn up on time, and if you can’t make it, to let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate your seats.

Apply through the link or email audience@tv3.co.nz with your preferred dates and our audience wrangler Tania will advise when we've got seats available and which live guests we've booked in advance.

Audience members must be 13 or over. You'll need to be at our studios in Eden Terrace, Auckland by 6pm.

It’s that simple. Don’t just be a face in the crowd – be a voice on the soundtrack as well!

The majority of our show content is decided on the day, so you're always in for a surprise! Come with an open mind and we'll do the rest.

And remember: The Project is currently the only news program in the world with a live audience (no canned laughter here!)

News Delivered Distantly:
As part of the Audience on The Project, your safety is important to us.
We are adhering to all protocols for filming/working at New Zealand's Covid-19 Traffic Light Level “ORANGE” and Phase Three of Omicron.
The studio will be thoroughly cleaned prior to each show.
We ask you not to attend if you are a Close Contact or a Household Contact of a confirmed case of Covid-19 or have been experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19.

AUDIENCE MEMBERS MUST:
- Upon arrival at the studio: Complete a Health Declaration Form (or do it online earlier) Temperature Check and a Rapid Antigen Test
- Wear face coverings (KN95/N95 equivalent masks) upon arrival, while waiting to be seated and inside the studio
- Use the hand sanitizer on entry and exit.

Send any questions you may have regarding audience safety to audience@tv3.co.nz Thank you for keeping our production safe.

Terms and conditions apply.