Communications - Television
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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
Maintain state ownership of TVNZ and continue support for Maori Television Switch off analogue by 2015; final date will be confirmed once 75% of households have digital, or 2012, whichever occurs first Make TVNZ charter funding contestable through NZ on Air Maintain funding for the Freeview platform Demand public accountability for the $79 million of direct funding allocated to TVNZ6 & TVNZ7
Combine TVNZ and Radio NZ into one state-owned enterprise Continue to develop TV One along the lines of a public service channel with limited advertising Run TV2 on a commercial basis to help fund TV One and Radio NZ Immediately introduce a fair process of allocating digital channels and radio spectrum bands
Improve quality, accountability and transparency within all publicly funded broadcasting services Ensure that the BSA has the resources to hear and act on complaints quickly Support NZ On Air to encourage local content on television and radio Reduce the compliance costs of regulations for bands on airwaves for regional broadcasters