FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.	What is the difference between APRA and PPNZ? Apra and PPNZ are completely separate stand alone organisations. APRA collects on behalf of the composer and songwriter while PPNZ collects on behalf of the copyright owner of the sound recording commonly known as the record company or producer.
2.	My tracks are receiving airplay on Radio and TV. Should I register in the RAP Fund? Yes most definitely. If you do not register monies that could be paid to yourself will be paid to the registered members of the Rap Fund.
3.	How much do I get paid and where does the money come from? The amount which you may receive is determined by the airplay you receive. The fund is not calculated by each play but by your duration received against other artists registered in the fund. Approximately 19% (as at the 2010 distribution) of all monies collected by PPNZ is then set aside to be distributed amongst registered local artists. These funds are received by PPNZ from licensees such as broadcasters, public performance venues and music service providers.
4.	I am receiving airplay outside of NZ. Do you collect these royalties? No PPNZ has the right to collect only in the territory of New Zealand.
5.	If I own the copyright of my sound recordings as an artist do I collect 100% of any royalties payable? Yes you do. As you own the copyright you are entitled to the full share of royalties payable to you as an artist.
6.	My record company paid for my recording. Do they receive anything? Because your record company owns the copyright to your sound recordings i.e the master tapes, it controls the broadcasting and public performance rights and is entitled to a 50% share of any royalties payable.
7.	I have completed and signed the forms. So when do I get paid? The Rap Fund is paid out annually. Distribution is usually carried out in August or September of each year.