6 Apr 2023

RNZ to recieve $25m funding boost

From Morning Report, 8:40 am on 6 April 2023

RNZ will receive an annual increase of 25-point-seven million dollars ($25.7million) in a funding boost just announced by the Broadcasting Minister.

Willie Jackson says the boost will deliver what he describes as a "world class public media for all New Zealanders."

New Zealand on Air will receive a $10million increase for 2023/24 which will focus on reaching new audiences.

RNZ's Mediawatch host Colin Peacock spoke to Guyon Espiner.