The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has upheld a complaint from environmental activist Lisa Prager that an RNZ Checkpoint item misrepresented her position and was unfair to her.
The Authority released four decisions today. Three of the complaints were not upheld. One complaint was upheld under the fairness and accuracy standards.
The BSA has released a decision on an election programme complaint about the Labour Party’s advertisement. The complaint was not upheld. The full decision can be read here.
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has upheld a complaint that comments made by Mike Hosking about COVID-19 death rates in Italy were misleading, highlighting the importance of data literacy.
The Authority released seven decisions today. Two decisions upheld complaints under the accuracy standard.
The Board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority / Te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho has appointed Glen Scanlon to lead the organisation as its new Chief Executive.
In the lead up to the 17 October 2020 General Election and referendums, the public is reminded of New Zealand’s standards for election and referendum broadcasts, advertising, and publisher content.