BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Niumata and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-166

Behind the Scenes: Ali G in da house. Allegedly offensive behaviour. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

McMeekin and The RadioWorks Ltd - 2002-167

Radio Pacific: Morning Grill. Allegedly offensive remarks about the Queen. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).

Webb and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-168

Holmes Election Special: Prime Ministerial Debate. Featured the leaders of the two main political parties and broadcast live with a studio audience. Not upheld (fairness, balance).

Boyce and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-169

Assignment. Election special analysed the Auckland electorates and included statement about student loans. Upheld (accuracy). No order.

Ranger and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2002-170

Saturday Morning. Interview with spokesperson for the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards. Not upheld (fairness).

Collins and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2002-171

National Radio news item. Canonisation of Padre Pio reported with comment "who is said to be"" a stigmatist. Not upheld (accuracy).

Hadfield and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-172

Spin Doctors Election Special. Drama satirised staff of public relations company as they were shown putting together election campaign strategies. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).

The Christian Heritage Party and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-173

Holmes Leaders’ Debate. Christian Heritage Party not invited. Not upheld (balance, fairness).

Kahukura and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-174

Havoc and Newsboy’s Sellout Tour: The Victory Lap. Newsboy's comments as complainant shown blindfolded opening oysters at seafood festival. Not upheld (fairness). (Defamation not dealt with as it was not a matter of broadcasting standards.)

Mannion and The RadioWorks Ltd - 2002-175

Radio Pacific. Hosts interviewed RNZ Navy Commander about help being given to damaged British destroyer and some questions allegedly denigrated the British. Not upheld (balance, fairness, denigration).

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