Well known supporters of public broadcasting say it's under attack, are calling for it to be preserved and well funded.
The Government is expected to make an announcement today on plans to create a new, super-sized public broadcaster, to replace TVNZ and RNZ.
RNZ has already announced Concert FM would go to an automated service, in favour of a youth channel.
We asked some well-known Kiwis what they think of the news, and what's worth preserving in our national broadcasters.
Rachel Thomas has the story.
