29 Sep 2022

Broadcasting Minister defends media merge

From Morning Report, 7:50 am on 29 September 2022

Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson is defending the plan to merge TVNZ and RNZ into a single mega entity saying it's needed because the public doesn't trust the media.

Labour MP Willie Jackson

Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

The National Party has been on the attack in Parliament over the proposal.

Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.