Kris Faafoi
Struggling media get takeaways from government
On Thursday media companies learned some will take away more than others from the government's first targeted Covid-19 crisis package. Meanwhile, the minister of broadcasting has signaled he'll follow… Audio
Struggling media get takeaways from government
On Thursday media companies learned some will take away more than others from the government's first targeted Covid-19 crisis package. Meanwhile, the minister of broadcasting has signaled he'll follow…
AudioMedia lifeline? Government promises more help
The government is promising more help for media organisations struggling with massive revenue losses due to Covid 19. Yesterday Broadcasting and Communications Minister Kris Faafoi announced a $50… Audio
"Adrenaline shot" for ailing media
The Government has unveiled a $50m “adrenaline shot” for commercial media companies struggling with the sudden slump in revenue caused by the Covid-19 crisis - with more to come in weeks ahead. But…
"Adrenaline shot" for ailing media
The Government has unveiled a $50m “adrenaline shot” for commercial media companies struggling with the sudden slump in revenue caused by the Covid-19 crisis - with more to come in weeks ahead. But…
AudioMedia make the case for emergency help
News media representatives set out the crisis their industry faces to Parliament’s Epidemic Response Committee on Wednesday before the government finalises a package of measures to help them survive… Audio
Media make the case for emergency help
News media representatives set out the crisis their industry faces to Parliament’s Epidemic Response Committee on Wednesday before the government finalises a package of measures to help them survive…
AudioKiwiSavers now need to actively choose to invest in oil, gas
The Government has changed the rules for KiwiSaver and banned default funds from investing in fossil fuels.
Default investments are assigned to people when they register for KiwiSaver- some of which… Audio
TVNZ chief faces future dilemma
Kevin Kenrick leads the broadcaster that pulls in the biggest audiences in the country and the most money from advertising. But TVNZ - like state-owned RNZ - will be folded into a new public media… Audio
TVNZ chief faces future dilemma
Kevin Kenrick leads the broadcaster that pulls in the biggest audiences in the country and the most money from advertising. But TVNZ - like state-owned RNZ - will be folded into a new public media…
AudioRNZ changing its tune for music
RNZ’s planning a new music brand based in Auckland to hook younger people. But RNZ Concert will make way for it on FM and be reduced to an automated service with no human hosts. That has sparked a… Audio
Minister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new… Audio
RNZ changing its tune for music
RNZ’s planning a new music brand based in Auckland to hook younger people. But RNZ Concert will make way for it on FM and be reduced to an automated service with no human hosts. That has sparked a…
AudioMinister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new…
AudioRNZ will stay commercial free in future - Kris Faafoi
The broadcasting minister is adamant that RNZ National will remain commercial-free under any new media set-up with TVNZ.
Kris Faafoi confirmed that work will begin on a business case for creating a… Video, Audio
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of… Audio
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of…
AudioGovt delays decision on NZ's public broadcasting future
The National Party says the delay of a final Cabinet decision over public broadcasting is the latest broken promise in the government's so-called Year of Delivery.
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi… Audio
Political commentators Mills & Morten
A mix of the political stories making recent headlines, including the marijuana referendum, a ban on overseas donations and Kris Faafoi's apologises over an immigration case. Stephen Mills is the… Audio
Faafoi's texts to Kerrison 'stupid, dumb'
He was 'stupid and dumb'. Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi has refused to resign but he has said sorry to the Prime Minister on Friday afternoon over his poor handling of a family friend's immigration… Audio
