Mediawork’s at war with NZ on Air – Possible conflict of interest as first reported last year on TDB
It has taken nearly eight months, but after my initial findings, this story has finally been reported by the msm.
Media Watch
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This weeks Waatea news column – What is going on at Radio NZ?
How a bi-cultural society functions in a multi-cultural country takes perseverance, partnership and public broadcasting leadership. It demands upon TVNZ and RNZ to counter much of the free market right wing propaganda and petty racism that bogs us down as a nation, and it requires them to generate the space where those voices, ideas and kaupapa can be platformed…
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How Not To Be An Asshole Episode 39 – I Was Drinking Beer When I was six Ft. Hallertau Brewery & The Dippie
This week the 3 idiots along with Owen and Erin Dippie, venture out to the Hallertau brewery to talk with owner/ beer captain Steve about beer, cheese, Australia day and Dan discovers his love for hops.
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Waatea 5th Estate – Announcing launch of new 7pm Current Affairs show
Streaming live each night at 07:01 pm the timeslot is a chance for the public to see just what the mainstream channels aren’t telling you before clicking over to the real deal says Bradbury, “People are sick and tired of dumbed down tabloid trash served up as current affairs.”
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John Oliver mocks Steven Joyce mercilessly – why can’t we have satire like this in NZ?
Good satire attacks those in power, rather than punching down on the weaker members of society. NZ media don’t criticise or attack power, they suck up to it so sharp satire like John Oliver can’t get funded or supported in NZ.
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Evidence of NZ media bias for John Key, but it’s not really bias – honest
It’s not because corporate media are de facto members of Key’s Caucus, oh no – the bias is simply ‘structural’ rather than ‘political’.
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Westpac’s new TV advert – where’s Richie running to?
I’m not sure what Richie is running to.
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Look at the media bias covering Key at Big Gay Out
The story told by stuff is of a popular Key being mobbed by fans at Big Gay Out and the Opposition making obligatory visits…
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Why we need an alternative to Story and Seven Sharp at 7pm weeknights
Where the 4th estate has failed, the 5th estate must succeed. Next week a new current affairs show to go up against Story and Seven Sharp at 7pm will be announced. If you want to help this new endeavour – spread it on social media.
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George FM – Beats Working or Max Key Smirking?
It’s bad enough that Max Key gets to humblebrag his privilege through social media and epitomise all that is wrong with our shallow ‘celebrity’ culture but giving him a free pass so another commercial radio station can give the Keydashian brand even more leverage is eye rolling.