1st April 2021
Group of experts to develop case for new public media entity in New Zealand
A Governance Group of eight media experts will explore viability of a new public media entity to replace RNZ and TVNZ.
27th October 2020
“Celebrating the Pacific Spirit”
A warm welcome to the Pacific Media Network as it becomes the latest member of the Public Media Alliance.
27th August 2020
RNZ to Expand Local Democracy Reporting Programme
Press Release | Radio New Zealand (RNZ) is seeking applications from New Zealand media organisations who are keen to join the Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme.
15th April 2020
Public media launch funds for creators and freelancers
Public broadcasters are launching funds to support producers, storytellers and other creators during the coronavirus pandemic.
3rd April 2020
Coronavirus and local public media
Democracy relies on quality journalism and no more so than at the local level, particularly during crises and emergencies.
7th January 2020
In the tough world of media disruption, public media must shape their own destiny
PMA President and RNZ CEO, Paul Thompson, calls on public service media organisations to be bold and ingenious to ensure their ongoing relevance in the world of media disruption.
4th December 2019
Local Democracy Reporting service takes off
New Zealand media organisations are invited to apply to receive content from a $1m pilot scheme aimed at boosting the reporting of local democracy issues across the country.
21st October 2019
Insight | The struggle for media pluralism
In this op-ed, RNZ CEO Paul Thompson highlights the struggle for pluralism in New Zealand and the need for strong independent public media.
19th August 2019
Local democracy reporting scheme to pilot in New Zealand
The new Local Democracy Reporting scheme in New Zealand seeks journalists to report on local and regional democracy issues.
1st May 2019
Collaboration for responsible coverage in NZ
In New Zealand, five news organisations have collectively developed editorial guidelines for reporting the trial of Brenton Tarrant, the man charged with committing the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.