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Ministry for Culture and Heritage on sentencing
The Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Lewis Holden acknowledged today the sentence imposed on TV3 for its breach of the Broadcasting Act restrictions on Sunday morning advertising. 
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2 July 2009

Executive Director – Digital Switchover Steering Group
On behalf of the Digital Switchover Steering Group, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage welcomes proposals in respect of the selection of an Executive Director to manage the Digital Switchover project for 24 hours per week for a 12 month term. The closing date for proposals is 6 July 2009. 
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19 June 2009

Review of the New Zealand Film Commission
Government has announced a review of the New Zealand Film Commission to be led by New Zealand film-maker, Peter Jackson. David Court, Head of Screen Business at the Australian Film, Television & Radio School will be working with Peter as part of the review team.
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See the Terms of Reference
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18 June 2009

Appointment to the Broadcasting Standards Authority
Broadcasting Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Ms Mary Shanahan to the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
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17 June 2009

MCH Statement of Intent 2009-2014
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage Statement of Intent 2009-2014 is now available in HTML and PDF format.
See MCH Statement of Intent 2009-2014
29 May 2009

Budget 2009
The Forecast Financial Statements for the Ministry are now available in PDF format.

Link to B5A Volume 8 - Maori, Other Populations and Cultural Sector

Direct link to Forecast Financial Statements PDF file
28 May 2009

Otago - self confidence and innovation
Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand launched the Otago places entry on its web site at a special function at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery today.
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8 May 2009

Research on New Zealanders’ use of broadcasting and related media
How are New Zealanders using broadcasting media? Is TV really dying? Are New Zealanders using the internet more for information and music? Research commissioned by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Te Puni Kōkiri looks at New Zealanders’ use of traditional media (such as television and radio) and new media (such as the internet, portable music devices, and cell phones).
See background information & key findings
See report
1 May 2009

Government concludes broadcasting regulatory review
Government has announced that the previous government’s regulatory review of digital broadcasting will not proceed further. Instead government will be focussing on its objectives for broadcasting as outlined in its pre-election priorities.
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7 April 2009