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MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE
21 November 2003
The government is committed to a mixed economy of broadcasting, where both commercial and public broadcasters can flourish in their contribution to our culture and identity, and a well-informed democratic society.
Since 2000, the government has brought about significant changes in the broadcasting sector. After a decade in which broadcasting had been largely commercially driven, a renewed priority has been given to public broadcasting principles, objectives, and institutions.
Now that an overall direction has been set, it is time to consider how this new balance can best be developed in the context of globalisation and technological change, and to chart a way forward. What do we expect of our public and private broadcasters? How well are these expectations being met? How might these expectations change, and how might they be met, in the future?
In considering these issues, the views of public and private broadcasters and others with an interest in broadcasting are being sought. The document Broadcasting in New Zealand: A 2003 Stock-take, is intended to provide a common starting point for thinking about the future direction of broadcasting in New Zealand.
The document includes a discussion of broadcasting principles, a brief history of the restructuring of the late 1980s and developments during the 1990s, and an account of recent developments since 2000. It concludes with an examination of the key factors in the current situation which might influence the future development of broadcasting in New Zealand.
It would be helpful to learn of your vision of an ideal future for broadcasting in New Zealand, and the key issues to which you think the government should give consideration over the next five or so years. These should be addressed to:
Nonnita Rees
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
PO Box 5364
Wellington
or e-mailed to Nonnita.Rees@mch.govt.nz, by Monday 22 December 2003.
