There's been discussion surrounding TVNZ and RNZ merging.

Willie Jackson, the Broadcasting Minister, admitted the broadcasting outlets were under-performing in terms of ratings, and the merger will counteract that.

Despite this, Willie Jackson has confirmed that there won't be any further Government interference in these news networks. 

Barry Soper, our political editor, joins us today to explain this discussion.

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