Decision to merge TVNZ and RNZ draws mixed response

by Stuff — 10 March 2022

A decision to merge TVNZ and RNZ into a new public media entity has received a guarded reception from several quarters, but has been applauded by the two broadcasters.

Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi expected the new public media entity, which does not yet have a name, would be operating by July next year and would provide more services online.

TVNZ and RNZ will initially keep their separate identities, operating as subsidiaries of the new entity, but Faafoi did not rule out them being fully subsumed into the new entity after a transition period.

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