NTRNZ Creative Ltd.

04/03/2026

We have appointed Jari Laakso as the company’s new CEO. Founder Teemu Hostikka will transition back into a key creative role as Creative Director and Executive Producer.

The leadership change forms part of NTRNZ Creative’s strategic growth, designed to further strengthen the company’s position at the forefront of premium factual and entertainment content – both domestically and internationally.

Jari Laakso brings over 32 years of senior leadership experience across corporate management, finance, sales and marketing, and digital transformation.

Outgoing CEO and founder Teemu Hostikka will now focus more fully on the company’s creative strategy, development and commercialisation of new productions, and his work as a writer and director.

As the company continues to expand, Hostikka’s expertise will be dedicated to ensuring artistic excellence and strategic direction across international productions.

NTRNZ Creative’s content has been acquired by all Nordic public broadcasters as well as leading international networks and platforms including BBC, National Geographic, Smithsonian Channel, RTL, ByteDance, and SBS.

The full story available on our website.

14/01/2026

Poliisit 24/7 out now! Catch it on Nelonen every Wednesday at 8 PM, with each week’s episodes also available on Ruutu Wednesday mornings.

We had the pleasure to film patrols in Oulu, Kuopio, and Hyvinkää, and to handle the post-production of the whole series.

Thanks to executive producer Erna Aalto, producer Laura Ahola, and the entire team at ICS Nordic for the collaboration.

16/12/2025

NTRNZ Creative’s original format, Tails from the Trails (Äijän retket), is now set for international sales through Rabbit Films.

”In a time when there is both a need and a challenge for people to slow down, the show’s gentle pace and connection to nature feel more relevant than ever.” – Irini Kylkilahti, Rabbit Films Ltd.

Read more from our website: ntrnz.com/news

11/12/2025

Pentulive: Eka vuosi has been nominated as a finalist in the Best Lifestyle category at the Golden Venlas. This marks our 18th Golden Venla nomination.

Pentulive: Eka vuosi is available on Yle Areena starting 9 December, and will also air on Yle TV2 from 12 December, Fridays at 8 PM.

09/12/2025

Our new docuseries "Pentulive: Eka vuosi" continues the story of the hugely popular Pentulive, following the birth and early weeks of border collie Loimu’s litter.

The series picks up where the livestream left off: What happens when the puppies leave the whelping box and move into their new homes?

Over the course of one year, the series follows the lives and growth of Loimu’s four puppies across different parts of Finland.

Pentulive: Eka vuosi is available on Yle Areena starting 9 December.

21/11/2025

We’re honored to be shortlisted again for the Golden Venla Awards Gala – this time with two brand new titles! 💥💥

The Category of Best Documentary:
"Suoran toiminnan Suomi" – a docuseries on the history of environmental activism in Finland.

The Category of Best Lifestyle:
"Pentulive: Eka vuosi" – a brand new series following puppies from Yle’s beloved Pentulive live stream, premiering soon.

Huge thanks to our incredible team, the Finnish Television Academy members and judges, and everyone involved!

22/10/2025

"Viimeinen keino on suora toiminta.

– Jos vetoaminen ja julkisuus eivät auta, pyrimme keskeyttämään hakkuut väkivallattomasti omalla rauhanomaisella läsnäolollamme metsässä hakkuukoneen lähellä, Suutari muotoilee.

Motokuskien on pysäytettävä koneensa turvallisuussyistä, jos ihmisiä tulee lähelle.

Jalmari Suutari esiintyy uudessa Suoran toiminnan Suomi -dokumenttisarjassa, joka julkaistiin maanantaina Yle Areenassa. Yle esittää jaksot TV1:ssä torstaisin.

Sarjan on tuottanut oululainen NTRNZ Creative."

Jalmari Suutari valvoo satelliittien kautta, milloin hakkuukoneet uhkaavat arvokkaita luonnonmetsiä. Näin aktivistit voivat ehtiä paikan päälle pysäyttämään hakkuut.

16/10/2025

Suoran toiminnan Suomi tänään, 16.10. YLE TV1, kello 19.

Voiko yksi ihminen muuttaa maailmaa? Katso ja päätä itse.

Suoran toiminnan Suomi pureutuu kotimaisen ympäristöaktivismin historiaan.

14/10/2025

Our new docuseries Suoran toiminnan Suomi presents the history of environmental activism in Finland through the stories of the people involved.

The eight-part series portrays their experiences with raw and full human complexity – leaving its audience with the question: can one individual and direct action truly shape history?

The first episode of Suoran toiminnan Suomi premiered on Yle Areena on October 13, with television broadcast starting October 16.

13/10/2025

Suoran toiminnan Suomi, an eight-part documentary series on Yle explores the history of environmental activism and direct action in Finland.

The series examines the limits, achievements, and impact of citizen-led environmental movements from the early 20th century to today.

The series features activists, experts, researchers, and politicians, including runner-up presidential candidate Pekka Haavisto and activist Sini Saarela. Using rare archival footage, it brings historical events to life while offering fresh perspectives and sparking renewed debate.

Suoran toiminnan Suomi investigates Finland’s most significant acts of direct-action environmental activism.

From high-profile river protection campaigns and forest disputes in Lapland to movements like Elokapina, the series presents the history of environmental activism in Finland through the stories of the people involved. It portrays their experiences with raw and full human complexity – leaving its audience with the question: can one individual and direct action truly shape history?

The first episode of Suoran toiminnan Suomi premieres on Yle Areena on October 13, with television broadcast starting October 16.

By addressing one of the most complex and polarizing topics in modern Finnish history, NTRNZ continues its commitment to telling stories that challenge the audience and invite them to form their own opinion.

10/10/2025

NTRNZ Creative has signed an international distribution agreement with Insight TV for Eränkävijät, Finland’s most beloved nature documentary series.

The show will be released internationally under the title Arctic Wild, encompassing 120 episodes of authentic Nordic wilderness storytelling.

Eränkävijät (Arctic Wild) is an original format created by NTRNZ Creative. It has won four Golden Venlas (Finnish Emmys), received 14 Venla nominations, and earned multiple shortlistings in audience-voted categories – making it one of Finland’s most successful entertainment formats to date.

The 10th anniversary season of Eränkävijät premieres in Finland on October 12th. The season has been filmed across Finland and Norway, capturing the raw beauty and diversity of Northern nature.

NTRNZ Signs International Distribution Deal for Arctic Wild. The 10th anniversary season of Eränkävijät premieres in Finland on October 12th.