Why Scrapping the BSA Could Damage NZ Democracy
Better Public Media says scrapping the Broadcasting Standards Authority would weaken journalism standards just as trust in media is already collapsing.
Paul Goldsmith
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Government Move To Scrap BSA Sparks Alarm
The Government wants broadcasters to regulate themselves. Critics say that’s exactly how standards collapse and misinformation spreads.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN – Who will people complain to about Māori now BSA has been shut?
The BSA became a complaints box for people furious at hearing te reo Māori. But scrapping it without stronger media standards is madness.
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MEDIAWATCH: What do we replace the BSA with? The JSA!
If the Broadcasting Standards Authority disappears, what replaces it? In an era of misinformation and rage-fuelled algorithms, that question matters more than ever.
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MEDIAWATCH: What should replace BSA if Goldsmith kills it?
Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.
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I’m no Christian but Easter, Sunday & Christmas should be sacred
Three days. That’s all it was. Now even that’s too much to ask from a system that never wants to switch off.
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National/ACT/NZF Accused of Election Gerrymandering – Pressure on Electoral Commission
Changes to voting rules are sparking debate over fairness, with critics warning of major impacts on voter participation.
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Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on orders”
PSNA warns proposed police “move-on” powers could restrict protest rights in New Zealand and urges the Government to protect freedoms under the Bill of Rights Act.
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“Heads must roll” if 1News issued second article as a result of pressure from the TVNZ board – Better Public Media
Better Public Media Trust calls for an independent inquiry after allegations that Government pressure may have influenced 1News coverage at TVNZ.
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Police Minister bullies TVNZ to lie about National’s crime stats
Controversy grows after claims that Police Minister Mark Mitchell pressured TVNZ over coverage of gang numbers and crime statistics in New Zealand.
