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Communications - NZ on Air

ACT The Liberal Party Rodney Hide

Not
set out
on
their
website.
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Sue Kedgley

Recognises that Television NZ has a responsibility to reflect New Zealand culture and include good New Zealand dramas and documentaries into its programme structure, rather than relying on formula game show or personality-based 'real TV' options
New Zealand Labour Party Hon Trevor Mallard

Not
set out
on
their
website.
Maori Party Hone Harawira The Party supports the view that TVNZ and Radio NZ should remain in public ownership, but show a greater responsiveness to the needs and aspirations of all peoples of Aotearoa
Supports the current framework for purchasing programmes and broadcasting services through NZ on AIR and Te Māngai Pāho. Both agencies should continue to have a focus on Māori programmes and services
Supports Maori broadcasting policy and resources being better developed through a co-ordinated approach with sectors such as education, training and business development
National Party of New Zealand vb

Make TVNZ charter funding contestable through NZ on Air
Ensure radio frequency allocation and renewal creates fair competition and take into account community and broadcaster interests
Insist on regular publication of rating/audience data for any broadcasting entity receiving state funding

New Zealand First Pita Paraone

Combine TVNZ and Radio NZ into one state-owned enterprise
Continue work to achieve and maintain a voluntary quota system to increase the New Zealand content of radio and television broadcasting
Review the regulations and practices relating to funds for the broadcasting of election programmes
Progressive Coalition Hon Jim Anderton Not
set out
on
their
website.
United Future New Zealand Hon Peter Dunne

Support NZ On Air to encourage local content on television and radio
Improve quality, accountability and transparency within all publicly funded broadcasting services

You can find the policy positions of more parties by checking these websites.
Alliance New Zealand
Democrats for Social Credit
Direct Democracy Party
Christian Heritage NZ
The Republic Party of New Zealand

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