19 Nov 2023

Media campaign of the century?

From Mediawatch, 9:10 am on 19 November 2023

As we wait for a new government, one election did deliver a clear-cut result this week - Forest and Bird's Bird of the Century poll. The winner had considerable offshore input thanks to a celebrity comedian's campaign which generated heaps of media exposure - but also some claims of media manipulation.   

Bird of the Century winner announced live on TVNZ Breakfast.

Bird of the Century winner announced live on TVNZ Breakfast. Photo: screenshot / TVNZ Breakfast