A Newstalk ZB item on July 21 about funding for the short documentary film Siouxsie & The Virus incorrectly claimed the Film Commission provided $20,000 for the project and did not make it clear when the documentary was made and published.

In 2020, Siouxsie & The Virus received $6000 and post-production costs worth $2000 from Loading Docs, which is primarily funded by NZ On Air. Siouxsie & The Virus was published in 2020.

The Film Commission funding was for a subsequent project about Siouxsie Wiles.

We regret and apologise for the error.

The NZ Media Council upheld three complaints against NZME regarding the reports referenced above. The Media Council decision was released at midday on December 6, 2022 and this file was subsequently edited.