NZ Screen Awards 2025: What the stars wore on the red carpet

Celebrities put their best foot forward at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre as the NZ Screen Awards rolled out a night of glamour, anticipation, and celebration of Aotearoa's finest on-screen talent.

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'Double Parked' actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards.
Director and actor Taika Waititi arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Taika Waititi went for a casual-formal look on the red carpet. Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Sir Sam Neill arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Sir Sam Neill looks simple and chic as he prepares to accept the Screen Legend Award.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
'FBI: Most Wanted' actress Keisha Castle-Hughes arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
'FBI: Most Wanted' actress Keisha Castle-Hughes was a ray of sunshine on the red carpet.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
'Marama' actress Ariāna Osborne arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
'Marama' actress Ariāna Osborne was hip and stylish in this thigh-split dress.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Actress Danielle Cormack arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
'The Twelve' actress Danielle Cormack flaunts her figure in a sheer black dress.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Morning Report hosts Corin Dann and Ingrid Hipkiss arrive at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Morning Report hosts Corin Dann and Ingrid Hipkiss arrive effortlessly elegant.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
TVNZ journalist and presenter Indira Stewart arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
TVNZ journalist and presenter Indira Stewart was evoking summer vibes.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
'Double Parked' actress Madeleine Sami arrives at the NZ Screen Awards on 21 November, 2021.
'Double Parked' actress Madeleine Sami shines in this polished suit.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Jennifer Ward-Lealand arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
'Double Parked' actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand's dress is so impressive - it needs to be appreciated twice (in full form here).Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Sky Sport's Laura McGoldrick arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Laura McGoldrick dazzled in her look for the night, complemented by a cute bag.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
'The Haka Party Incident' director Katie Wolfe arrives at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
'The Haka Party Incident' and 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' director Katie Wolfe wowed with an impressive accessory.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Tinā actresses Antonia Eaton and Anapela Polata'ivao arrive at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Tinā actresses Antonia Eaton and Anapela Polata'ivao impressed with their looks - nailing all the details from hairstyle to the Bula Fiji fan.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Actor, writer and host Oscar Kightley and 'Vince' actress Teuila Blakely arrive at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Actor, writer and host Oscar Kightley and 'Vince' actress Teuila Blakely were in contrasting colours.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards
Trevor Rooderkerk and former Shortland Street actress Shavaughn Ruakere arrive at the New Zealand Screen Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Centre on 21 November, 2025.
Trevor Rooderkerk and former Shortland Street actress Shavaughn Ruakere were sophisticated in classic tones and styles.Supplied / NZ Screen Awards

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