Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 21, 2018 16:23:45 GMT 12
LANGUAGE STILL FOCUS OF BROADCAST POLICY
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi says Māori radio and television along with other parts of public broadcasting have been underfunded and left to wither over the past decade.
But in the face of a challenge from Paakiwaha host Claudette Hauiti, he was unwilling to concede the crown has an obligation to fund Māori broadcasting for more than the promotion of Māori language and culture.
Māori Broadcasting Minister Nanaia Mahuta has also asked her Māori Development Ministry to review Māori broadcast needs....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MjA2MjU=/Language-still-focus-of-broadcast-policy
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi says Māori radio and television along with other parts of public broadcasting have been underfunded and left to wither over the past decade.
But in the face of a challenge from Paakiwaha host Claudette Hauiti, he was unwilling to concede the crown has an obligation to fund Māori broadcasting for more than the promotion of Māori language and culture.
Māori Broadcasting Minister Nanaia Mahuta has also asked her Māori Development Ministry to review Māori broadcast needs....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MjA2MjU=/Language-still-focus-of-broadcast-policy