BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Sutton and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2009-159

The Take. Mini-series contained sex scene involving fully clothed couple. Good taste and decency, not upheld.

Foreman and The Radio Network Ltd - 2009-158

Radio Sport Farming Show. Host referred to man as “pommy git”. Discrimination and denigration, not upheld.

Goulstone and TVWorks Ltd - 2009-160

Target. Broadcast image of the complainant’s business signage during evaluation of another company. Fairness, not upheld.

Girvan and TVWorks Ltd - 2009-161

3 News. Item stated that Polish orphans spent time in Russian orphanages. Accuracy, not upheld.

Duff and TVWorks Ltd - 2010-003

7 Days. Comedian told story about punching a boy with Down Syndrome. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).

Taylor and TVWorks Ltd - 2010-008

Campbell Live. Reporter shown riding “Yike Bike” without a helmet. Not upheld (law and order).

Nyhane and TVWorks Ltd - 2010-006

3 News. Item reported shooting of a police officer. Not upheld (privacy).

de Villiers and RadioWorks Ltd - 2010-004

The Edge Morning Madhouse. Prank calls to Australian residents at 3.30am to talk about Melbourne Cup. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy).

de Villiers and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2009-163

Sunday promo. Presenter referred to “Jew against Arab” regarding disputed territory of East Jerusalem. Discrimination and denigration, fairness and controversial issues. Not upheld.

McDonald and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2009-164

Radio New Zealand National News. Report referred to “government superannuation”. Accuracy, declined to determine.

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