About the PMCA

The Print Media Copyright Agency can licence copying from all of the country's daily newspapers and a wide selection of magazines and community publications.

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE TO PUBLISHERS AND SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

The Print Media Copyright Agency allows anyone wanting to legally make copies of cuttings from print media publications for internal management and certain ancillary purposes to obtain a licence to do so as simply as possible.

A PMCA licence permits organisations to copy articles from New Zealand’s daily newspapers and many additional publications.

Statutory framework

Related Organisations

New Zealand Press Association (NZPA) 
The NZPA provides tailored news, media monitoring and news distribution services to publishers and a range of corporate and Government clients.

NZPA Images  Images for editorial and commercial use including:

The Print Media Copyright Agency (PMCA) was established on 1st January 2003 to provide licences to organisations wanting to utiliise articles appearing in newspapers and magazines.

All material published by members of the print media is protected by copyright. The PMCA’s role is to ensure that copyright is respected and its value is appropriately recognised.