27 Jan 2023

National Party labels TVNZ/RNZ merger costly waste of money

From Morning Report, 7:43 am on 27 January 2023

The National Party says the merger of TVNZ and RNZ would be dangerous for democracy, and is a costly waste of money. 

Parliament's Economic Development Select Committee has released its report on a bill, which if passed, would merge the public broadcasters into one entity.

National's broadcasting spokesperson Melissa Lee says it opposes the huge cost of the merger, especially due to the rising cost of living.