Articles tagged with Broadcasting
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka Announces Key Governance Reappointments
1 week ago | 104 viewsMāori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed the reappointments of Dr Charlotte Severne as Māori Trustee, Hinerangi Edwards to the Poutama Trust Board, and Brian Morris to the Te Māngai Pāho Board, ensuring continuity in governance across Māori land, economic development, and broadcasting. Each appointee brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to advancing Māori land management, enterprise growth, and the promotion of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori. Their leadership is expected to sustain the organisations' efforts in supporting Māori landowners, economic initiatives, and cultural broadcasting.
Tags: Tama Potaka Charlotte Severne Hinerangi Edwards Brian Morris Māori Trustee Poutama Trust Board Te Māngai Pāho Māori Development Māori broadcasting Māori economic developmentGovernment Invests $48M to Boost Te Reo Māori Broadcasting and Culture
2 months ago | 432 viewsThe Government is investing $48 million over four years to support Māori broadcasting, helping media organizations adapt digitally, commission new te reo Māori content, and develop talent. Additionally, $10 million is allocated to Te Māori Tū to promote Māori culture, creativity, and storytelling internationally, creating opportunities for Māori artists and businesses. These initiatives, alongside support for Māori medium teaching, aim to strengthen te reo Māori, cultural confidence, and economic growth by fostering Māori language and creative industries.
Tags: Māori te reo Māori Tama Potaka Māori broadcasting Māori Development Minister Budget 2026 Te Māori Tū Māori culture Māori artists Aotearoa New ZealandNew Zealand to Disestablish Broadcasting Standards Authority and Explore Media Self-Regulation
3 months ago | 550 viewsThe Government has decided to disestablish the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) and explore self-regulation options to better reflect New Zealand’s evolving media landscape. The current BSA framework is outdated, inconsistently regulating content across platforms, while self-regulation through bodies like the New Zealand Media Council is seen as a more practical and fair approach. Legislation to repeal the BSA provisions will be drafted soon, with the BSA continuing its role until the new laws are enacted.
Tags: Broadcasting Standards Authority Paul Goldsmith New Zealand Media Council Broadcasting Act 1989 Media regulation Media and Communications Minister Broadcasting Journalism standards Criminal Procedure ActNew Zealand’s Commitment to Pacific Partnership and Media Connectivity at PCBL 10th Anniversary
4 months ago | 779 viewsThe speech celebrates the 10th anniversary of Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL) and emphasizes New Zealand’s strong commitment to the Pacific region through partnership, democratic governance, and regional connectivity. It highlights New Zealand’s efforts in supporting infrastructure, digital transformation, media freedom, and people-to-people connections, including visa cost reductions to enhance travel and collaboration. Amid increasing geopolitical challenges, New Zealand reaffirms its principled support for Pacific sovereignty, regionalism, and the Pacific Way, aiming to foster unity and resilience ahead of hosting the Pacific Islands Forum in 2027.
Tags: Brent Impey Natasha Melesia New Zealand Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited Pacific Islands Forum Kiribati Pasifika TV Pacific Reset Pacific Way Pacific Islands Forum 2027Andrew Szusterman Appointed to RNZ Board of Governors
10 months ago | 869 viewsAndrew Szusterman has been appointed to the Radio New Zealand Board of Governors by Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith. Szusterman, an experienced media executive, has worked in television, commercial radio, and digital platforms in New Zealand and abroad. His expertise in audience engagement and understanding of the evolving media landscape will be valuable as RNZ faces challenges in public broadcasting and adjusts to changing audience behaviors. Szusterman will officially join the Board on October 1st.
Tags: Andrew Szusterman Radio New Zealand Board of Governors Paul Goldsmith media communications television commercial radio digital platforms audience engagement public broadcasting