Articles tagged with Media And Communications

New Zealand to Disestablish Broadcasting Standards Authority and Explore Media Self-Regulation

4 days ago | 148 views

The 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 The current BSA framework is outdated, inconsistently regulating content across platforms, while self-regulation through bodies like the New Zealand Media Council is seen as a more practical and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 Act

Andrew Barclay Appointed as TVNZ Board Chair by Minister Paul Goldsmith

7 months ago | 700 views

Andrew Barclay has been appointed as the new TVNZ Board Chair by Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith, with a professional career in global investment banking. His skills will provide strong oversight of financial performance and strategic decision-making for TVNZ. Barclay will join the TVNZ Board on November 3, succeeding Alastair Carruthers, who has chaired the Board since 2023.

Tags: Andrew Barclay TVNZ Board Chair Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith global investment banking finance financial performance public broadcaster TVNZ Board Alastair Carruthers

Paul Henry Joins TVNZ Board, Brings Extensive Broadcasting Expertise | TVNZ Board Appointments Announced

10 months ago | 1969 views

Broadcaster Paul Henry has been appointed to the TVNZ Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Henry has spent nearly his entire career involved in the broadcasting industry, producing news, current affairs, and entertainment programming both here in New Zealand and overseas. “He was integral in the establishment of the successful multi-platform Paul Henry breakfast show, established and sold a radio station in the Wairarapa, and was heavily involved in the launch of the former radio network Today FM.

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