30th May 2023
Pacific Media Network introduces menopause and menstrual leave
The Pacific Media Network has introduced menopause and menstrual leave, the first company in Aotearoa, New Zealand to adopt e policy.
26th April 2023
New Zealand: What’s the government’s post-merger media plan?
After New Zealand's government decided to scrap combining the radio and TV public broadcasters, what is their post-merger policy for PSM?
6th April 2023
RNZ Welcomes Funding Announcement
New Zealand's government has increased RNZ's funding by $25.7m, after it abandoned plans to combine RNZ and TVNZ earlier this year.
10th March 2023
Independent and free media saves lives
In the aftermath of major crises, independent public interest media is critical to ensure effective coverage of recovery efforts.
8th February 2023
RNZ-TVNZ merger scrapped
Work towards the long-mooted merger is to “stop entirely” as part of cuts to government’s work programme and a renewed focus on cost-of-living crisis.
30th January 2023
NZ: New public media in doubt
There are fears that the creation of a new public media entity is in doubt after the resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
30th November 2022
ANZPM: Public media “for a volatile world”
New Zealand's new public media entity, the ANZPM, is designed to meet the challenges of a "volatile world", from misinformation to big tech.
28th September 2022
PMA makes submission on New Zealand’s new public media entity
In our submission to the New Zealand Government, we outline our concerns with the legislation which would establish the new entity.
25th August 2022
Public media expands reach and services for the Pacific
Public media organisations are increasing their investments and collaborations in the Pacific, and adapting to digital trends to expand their reach to audiences across the region.
5th August 2022
PMA: Solomon Islands government must respect broadcaster’s independence
The government has ordered Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation to self-censor and only cover stories that show the country positively.