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

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.

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 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.

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 report from November 2023 informs policy work as well as future monitoring and reporting on New Zealand’s media system outcomes.

Aide memoire prepared to support the Minister’s meeting with Television New Zealand (TVNZ) on 20 December 2023.

Request for RNZ TVNZ merger figures.

Request for transcripts and Ministerial briefings in relation to RNZ's farewell for Māni Dunlop.

Request for breakdown of $25 million spent on public media merger to date, and winding-up costs.