Public Media
New journalism fund's first projects unveiled
The first tranche of the government’s $55m journalism Fund has been allocated - against a backdrop of criticism it could skew reporting of political issues. Māori journalism projects and a new… Audio
Experts appointed to oversee new public media plan
The Government has appointed eight people to oversee a business case for a new public media entity to replace state owned TVNZ and RNZ. The minister of broadcasting and media Kris Faafoi says he plans…
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TVNZ chief faces future dilemma
Kevin Kenrick leads the broadcaster that pulls in the biggest audiences in the country and the most money from advertising. But TVNZ - like state-owned RNZ - will be folded into a new public media… Audio
Minister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new… Audio
A fresh survey of the worrying state of New Zealand media companies
Our Fourth Estate is "collapsing" according to Winston Peters. This week he set out what he wants as the coalition government ponders a new policy for the media - due to be unveiled any day now. But… Audio
RNZ and TVNZ could be replaced with new entity
The fate of RNZ and TVNZ may soon be in the hands of Ministers. News today of a proposal to disestablish both broadcasters and create an entirely new public media entity. Audio
MP puts political pressure on publicly funded TV
Opposition broadcasting spokesperson Melissa Lee once made publicly-funded TV programmes for a small audience on TVNZ. Now she has a bill before Parliament to force funders to reveal more about the… Audio
Budget 2018: Questions remain over new broadcasting spending
The government has allocated an additional $15 million in the Budget for public broadcasting, but it is not clear where the new investment will go or when we will see the benefits. Audio