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.
4th July 2022
RNZ CEO: new public media entity is “a bold and unique step”
The CEO of Radio New Zealand explains how the new public media entity presents an outstanding opportunity for public service media.
29th June 2022
More details announced for New Zealand’s new public media entity
The new entity will be called ‘Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media’, and it could launch on 1 March 2023 according to draft legislation.
30th June 2021
New public media entity not just about ‘smashing’ RNZ and TVNZ together
Work on a new public media entity continues at pace, but the head of the governance group says it's not about "smashing" RNZ and TVNZ together.