CJZ Acquires NZ Outfit

SYDNEY: Australian outfit Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ) has acquired the New Zealand-based production company Greenstone TV.

Greenstone TV is a producer of factual entertainment, documentaries and drama, with credits that include The Zoo, Highway Patrol, Coastwatch, Motorway Patrol and Serious Crash Unit. With the acquisition, CJX enhances its catalogue, which includes Bondi Rescue and Go Back to Where You Came From, among others.

“This is an important step for both companies,” said Nick Murray, the managing director of CJZ. “We have a huge amount of respect for John Harris and his team and the quality of Greenstone’s programs. Their creative output dovetails perfectly with the successful and original content we provide networks here in Australia and internationally. This deal gives us the platform to build the CJZ group for the future.”

“It felt like the right time to make this move,” said Greenstone's founder, John Harris. “I have a high regard for the CJZ team and the new relationship will allow Greenstone to continue to grow in its own right. We share similar values, high standards and a deep respect for our production staff. It's a perfect fit.”