RNZ's released part of a controversial speech by Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan - at the farewell from RNZ for her partner, Mani Dunlop.
Allan's comments included saying: "We are looking at these two, and we are looking at this organisation and how it treats its talent."
She claimed RNZ can't keep Maori talent.
Allan apologised last month.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the comments sounded threatening.
"It means, you know- be on your guard, because we're watching you. And the Government's going to have a bigger role, of course, because they've shelled out a hell of a lot more money since those comments were made."
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