The Broadcasting Minister wants a diverse media environment.
The TVNZ-RNZ merger is due to be open for business in July next year.
Kris Faafoi, himself a former TVNZ journalist, says the new entity will have editorial independence and a public media focus.
He told Mike Hosking he doesn't want the merger to completely dominate the market.
“Having that number of media companies in New Zealand, while it is a small market is really important to keep each other honest and I think it is important for the commercial market too.”
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The TVNZ-RNZ merger is due to be open for business in July next year.
Kris Faafoi, himself a former TVNZ journalist, says the new entity will have editorial independence and a public media focus.
He told Mike Hosking he doesn't want the merger to completely dominate the market.
“Having that number of media companies in New Zealand, while it is a small market is really important to keep each other honest and I think it is important for the commercial market too.”
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