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.

The BSA became a complaints box for people furious at hearing te reo Māori. But scrapping it without stronger media standards is madness.

If the Broadcasting Standards Authority disappears, what replaces it? In an era of misinformation and rage-fuelled algorithms, that question matters more than ever.

Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.

Three days. That’s all it was. Now even that’s too much to ask from a system that never wants to switch off.
Changes to voting rules are sparking debate over fairness, with critics warning of major impacts on voter participation.

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.

Better Public Media Trust calls for an independent inquiry after allegations that Government pressure may have influenced 1News coverage at TVNZ.

Controversy grows after claims that Police Minister Mark Mitchell pressured TVNZ over coverage of gang numbers and crime statistics in New Zealand.

The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime will disband months early following resignations and criticism over spending and governance.
April 17: Day 23 of living in lock-down…