Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 22, 2022 2:30:53 GMT 12
MĀORI MEDIA FACING UNCERTAINTY
She says while Māori media can celebrate a substantial boost in funding – it’s all short term.
“Extra 40 million this year, extra 40 million next year, and most of that is going to Te Māngai Paho for content creation. So that’s actually a substantial achievement. What we don’t know though is how secure that’s going to be, after those couple of years,” Dr Middleton says.
She says Māori media really needs a longer term strategy – but a possible change in government and policy next year will add more uncertainty for Māori outlets.....
waateanews.com/2022/12/21/maori-media-facing-uncertainty/
She says while Māori media can celebrate a substantial boost in funding – it’s all short term.
“Extra 40 million this year, extra 40 million next year, and most of that is going to Te Māngai Paho for content creation. So that’s actually a substantial achievement. What we don’t know though is how secure that’s going to be, after those couple of years,” Dr Middleton says.
She says Māori media really needs a longer term strategy – but a possible change in government and policy next year will add more uncertainty for Māori outlets.....
waateanews.com/2022/12/21/maori-media-facing-uncertainty/