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Why is the TVNZ- RNZ merger even happening?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 28 Sep 2022, 5:49pm
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Why is the TVNZ- RNZ merger even happening?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 28 Sep 2022, 5:49pm

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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