23 Apr 2020

Government announces media support package

From Midday Report, 12:42 pm on 23 April 2020

The Broadcasting Minister, Kris Faafoi, has just announced a support package for the media industry.

The $50 million package includes $21 million to cut transmission fees for broadcast media for six months, $16 million to waive media companies' contributions to New Zealand On Air and $11 million in other targeted assistance.

Media commentator Gavin Ellis speaks to Māni Dunlop.

 

 

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