BSA Decisions Ngā whakatau a Te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present

All Decisions
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).

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).

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.)