6 Mar 2022

Broadcasting ‘flying blind’ on public media plan

From Mediawatch, 9:08 am on 6 March 2022

What could be the biggest shake-up of public broadcasting for 30 years reportedly got a green light from Cabinet ministers last month. But the public’s still waiting for the government to announce what's been decided behind close doors over many months - and so are the broadcasters themselves, with TVNZ's chair telling MPs this week are they “flying blind.”

TVNZ's top brass - including brand new CEO Simon Power -  front up to MPs at TVNZ's annual review last Wednesday.

TVNZ's top brass - including brand new CEO Simon Power - front up to MPs at TVNZ's annual review last Wednesday. Photo: screenshot / Facebook