Labour Party

Next phase of broadcasting review announced

23.09.2008

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard and Communications and IT Minister David Cunliffe today announced the next steps in a comprehensive review of regulations covering broadcast, telecommunications and internet media.

The Regulatory Review of Digital Broadcasting looks at whether the current regulatory regime for broadcasting and related sectors needs changing given the increasing convergence between broadcasting, telecommunications and the internet. Public consultation on a discussion document has been held t... more +

National signals it will prepare TVNZ for sale

Trevor Mallard

07.07.2008

National's plans for broadcasting are a Trojan horse for the ultimate privatisation of Television New Zealand and Radio New Zealand, Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

"The proposal to scrap the charter - which places public broadcasting obligations on TVNZ - is a backward step and will turn TVNZ into a totally commercial organisation with absolutely no public broadcasting obligations," Trevor Mallard said.

"The promise to retain ownership rings hollow. ... more +