New Codes of broadcasting standards take effect today
New Codes of broadcasting standards for radio, free-to-air television and pay television take effect today, 1 April 2016.
The new Codebook was produced by the BSA in close consultation with a working group of broadcaster representatives. It also reflects submissions received from members of the public. In developing the Codebook, the objective was to ensure a modern, principles-based and consistent set of Codes that are user-friendly and informative. Three separate Codes have been collated into one codebook. You can view or download the new Codebook here.
The new Codebook will apply to all programmes broadcast on or after 1 April 2016. The old Codes apply to any programmes broadcast before 1 April 2016. This means if you would like to make a complaint about a programme broadcast before 1 April, you should complain under the old Codes, which can be viewed or downloaded here.
You can read our media release about the new Codebook here.
Please phone us at 0800 366 996 or email us at info@bsa.govt.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the new Codebook.