This Cabinet paper about the consultation on proposals to modernise media regulation and content funding arrangements was proactively released in February 2025.

Discussion document seeking feedback on proposals to create modern media legislation for New Zealand’s media and content production sector and New Zealand audiences.

This document was prepared to support the consideration of proposals to ensure New Zealanders have access to local content thus preserving the societal and cultural benefits of seeing ourselves and our stories on-screen, and the workforce and economic value of our local media and content production sectors.

This document was prepared to support the consideration of proposals to implement a new regime to replace Parts 1 to 3 of the Broadcasting Act 1989 to increase the consistency and durability of regulation across the range of professional media that New Zealanders engage with.

This document was prepared to support the consideration of proposals to make changes to NZ On Air and the Film Commission to create a more modern, efficient and effective system for administering Crown funding for media content.

Plain language and alternate format summaries of the Media Reform: Modernising regulation and content funding arrangements for New Zealand discussion document

Relationship agreement between the Culture and Heritage agencies and Te Tāwharau o te Whakatōhea.

CAB-24-MIN-0485. Cabinet paper and minutes seeking approval of the introduction of the Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill. Repeals Section 81 of the Broadcasting Act 1989 which prohibits broadcast television and radio advertising on Sundays and public holidays.