Certifications
A music single or album qualifies for a platinum certification if it exceeds 15,000 copies shipped to retailers and a gold certification for 7,500 copies shipped.
For music DVDs (formerly videos), a gold accreditation originally represented 2,500 copies shipped, with a platinum accreditation representing 5,000 units shipped.
| Format / product | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Albums and singles | 7,500 | 15,000 |
| Music DVDs | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Read more about this topic: Recording Industry Association Of New Zealand