BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Smits and Radio Pacific Ltd - 1992-064

Radip Pacific advertisement for bars and massage parlours with topless staff. Complaint about reference to Bangkok and its nightlife. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).

Rickit and Independent Broadcasting Company (1990) Ltd - 1992-054

91FM morning programme. Skit featured a fictitious Maori character working for the Department of Social Welfare and approving a benefit. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).

Carter MP and Television New Zealand Ltd - 1992-055

One Network News. Item reported MP's speech on state housing. Upheld (accuracy): action taken insufficient. No order.

Sharp and TV3 Network Services Ltd - 1992-056

60 Minutes: "Lambs of Christ". Item dealt with a North American group of that name and their anti-abortion activities. Not upheld (balance).

Creevey and Independent Broadcasting Company (1990) Ltd - 1992-052

91FM Auckland, contest "Guess the Personality". Sound of someone urinating. Upheld (good taste and decency). No order.

Group Opposed to Advertising of Liquor and TV3 Network Services Ltd - 1992-053

Advertisement for DB Export Dry beer. Complaint that ad suggested that liquor consumption resulted in a significant change of mood. Not upheld (liquor).

Whyte and 5 Others and Television New Zealand Ltd - 1992-046–051

One Network News, Holmes, Tonight: extracts from the film "Sacred Sex". Various complaints about the content of the extracts and when they were broadcast. Upheld (responsible programming, children's interests). Upheld (good taste and decency): action taken insufficient. Not upheld (balance, fairness, violence). Order (broadcast of summary of decision).

Group Opposed to Advertising of Liquor and Television New Zealand Ltd - 1992-043

Advertisement for Gordon's Gin, shown several times on TV One, allegedly implied that alcohol was necessary for social success. Not upheld: majority (liquor).

Talbot and Television New Zealand Ltd - 1992-042

Advertisement for strepsils. Complaint that it made misleading claims. Upheld (responsible programming). Declined to determine (using research tests and surveys "in a manner which is misleading or receptive"). No order.

Jackson and Television New Zealand Ltd - 1992-044

Steinlager beer advertisement screened by TVNZ at various times in March 1992. Complaint that it caused offence to women. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).

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