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’s piece, Newshub has presented an inaccurate picture of literary practices, and has promoted National’s policy to adopt Structured Literacy as if it is the main alternative to Balanced Literacy, ignoring the other science-based and evidence-based options being used in New Zealand.’
(online ed, 21 June 2023) – included statements from SAFE regarding the danger such competitions pose to domestic pets, and advocaty for mandatory desexing, registration and microchipping; and William Hewett “Protesters slam North Canterbury Hunting Competition after kids parade dead cats, shout ‘meat, meat, meat’ at them” Newshub (online ed, 26 June 2023) – included statements from Christchurch Animal Save organiser that ‘the competition as a whole is a "disgrace" to New Zealand and is glorifying
silicosis risk for workers” Stuff (18 April 2023)25 Including: Bridie Witton “Silicosis: All options open to keen people safe from deadly dust from stone bench tops” Stuff (21 February 2023); Paul Osbourne and Dominic Giannini “Australian ministers asked to fast-track ban on silica products” Stuff (28 February 2023); Alexia Russell “Silicosis: How engineered stone is killing tradies” Newsroom (14 March 2023); Seni Iasona “Calls for Government to do more about hidden hazard in popular building product” Newshub
the Authority – 28 August 20234 RNZ’s confirmation of no further comment – 21 September 20231 Jan Rivers v Stuff (2023) NZMC 33982 Rachel Thomas “Puberty blockers still considered safe and reversible, health ministry says” Stuff (online ed, 25 September 2022)3 Ministry of Health “Mental health and wellbeing to inform evidence brief on puberty blockers” (22 August 2023) <www.health.govt.nz>; see also: Patrick Gower, Alice Wilkins “Puberty blocker drugs under review by Ministry of Health” Newshub
Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand2 Commentary, Standard 5, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand at page 143 Standard 8, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand4 Commentary, Standard 8, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand at page 205 Introduction, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand at page 46 Guideline 5.17 Guideline 5.18 Guideline 5.19 See for example, “Kiri Allan quits after being charged with reckless driving, refusing to accompany police officer” Newshub
correspondence listed below was received and considered by the Authority when it determined this complaint:1 Paul Judge’s formal compliant to TVNZ – 12 June 20232 TVNZ’s response to the complaint – 6 July 20233 Judge’s referral to the Authority – 1 August 20234 TVNZ’s confirmation of no further comments – 26 September 20231 Commentary, Standard 1, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand at 82 Citing “New Zealanders remain 'overwhelmingly omnivorous' despite cost concerns, survey finds” Newshub
(online ed, 20 June 2023); “Leading economist Cameron Bagrie slams Government’s banking probe as ‘pure politics’” Newshub (online ed, 27 June 2023); Jamie Ensor “Government confirms Commerce Commission market study of banking” Newshub (online ed, 20 June 2023); Amelia Wade “Market study into banks on cards as Govt faces pressure to investigate eyewatering profits” Newshub (online ed, 9 March 2023); Raphael Franks and Sam Hurley “Bank profits: Commerce Commission inquiry set to be launched tomorrow
[15]8 Introduction, Election Programmes Code 2023 at page 19 Guideline G1a10 Guideline E1b11 Allen and MediaWorks TV Ltd, Decision No. 2014-106 at [8] citing Lloyd and TVWorks Ltd, Decision No. 2011-152 and Wood and SKY Network Television Ltd, Decision No. 2011-135.12 See also “National admits only 3000 families could get its full $250 tax cut’ 1 News (online ed, 5 October 2023); Jenna Lynch “Election 2023: National admits it knew all along its maximum tax cuts would only go to 3000 households” Newshub
and considered by the Authority when it determined this complaint:1 PJ’s formal complaint to TVNZ – 19 June 20232 TVNZ’s decision on the complaint – 13 July 20233 PJ’s referral to the Authority – 15 July 20234 PJ’s comments on standards raised – 17 July 20235 TVNZ’s further comments – 18 July 20236 PJ’s further comments – 25 July 20237 TVNZ confirming no further comments – 24 August 20231 Ireland Hendry-Tennent “NZ Jewish Council slams video of Mongrel Mob's Harry Tam saying 'sieg heil'” Newshub
(online ed, 25 March 2023); “Gender activist Posie Parker hits out at her treatment in New Zealand as Twitter row erupts” Newshub (online ed, 26 March 2023); “Posie Parker departs New Zealand; JK Rowling blasts protest as ‘repellent’” RNZ (online ed, 26 March 2023); Sophie Harris “Tomato juice thrower ‘ready to face consequences if necessary’ after Posie Parker incident” Stuff (26 March 2023) “Anti-trans activist Posie Parker says she will return to New Zealand” Stuff (1 April 2023)12 Cross and
Guideline 5.14 Standard 6, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand 5 Commentary, Standard 6, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand at page 166 Introduction, Code of Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand at page 47 Guideline 5.48 Guideline 5.19 Guideline 5.110 Guideline 5.111 “Republic debate: ‘Charles is nice, but he shouldn’t rule NZ” 1 News (online ed, 8 May 2023); Amelia Wade “Newshub-Reid Research poll: Almost half of Kiwis want New Zealand to remain a monarchy after the Queen dies” Newshub
There are three weekday ‘Newshub’ programmes including Newshub Live at 6pm, Newshub Live at 11.30am, and Newshub Late. The general description provided by the complainant in this respect was therefore insufficient to reasonably enable the broadcaster to identify Newshub Live at 6pm on 22 March 2023 as the broadcast of concern.
6.615 “Anti-trans activist rally organiser defends event” RNZ (online ed, 21 March 2023); “Posie Parker: Anti-trans rally attracted a range of far-right groups, researchers say” New Zealand Herald (online ed, 28 March 2023); Seni Lasona “Anti-transgender activist Posie Parker announces political party, calls protesters ‘terrorists’” Newshub (29 March 2023); Amelia Wade ‘Posie Parker: Counter-protests planned as anti-trans protester gets greenlight for NZ travel, Labour MP expected to attend’ Newshub
Summary[This summary does not form part of the decision.]The Authority has declined to determine a complaint an item on Newshub Live at 6pm breached the accuracy and balance standards, for including a statement linking the Auckland Anniversary floods to climate change. The complainant considered the broadcast should not have contained reference to climate change, and that climate change should not be presented as fact.
Newshub (online ed, 7 June 2023); “Startling video shows woman, child standing in Auckland car park to 'reserve' it, so driver can't pull in” 1 News (online ed, 24 September 2018); “How far would you go to 'save' a car park?
“As it happened: Cyclone Gabrielle live updates - Monday, February 13” Newshub (online ed, 14 February 2023) from 5.21am to 6.03am2 During the complaints process it was confirmed that Cobham’s complaint related to the exchange between Hawkesby and Hosking during Early Edition (although originally he heard this in another broadcast).3 Get Ready “Stay informed” (accessed 17 May 2023) <getready.govt.nz> see: ‘Radio:If the power goes out, a solar- or battery-powered radio (or your car radio) can
(online ed, 25 January 2023); Jamie Ensor “Chris Hipkins sworn in as Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern resigns” Newshub (online ed, 25 January 2023); Russell Palmer “Chris Hipkins puts ‘bread and butter’ issue of inflation at top of his Government’s agenda” Newshub (online ed, 25 January 2023); William Hewett “Jacinda Ardern’s resignation gives Labour better chance at 2023 election – Patrick Gower” Newshub (online ed, 25 January 2023)
The Authority did not consider the broadcast breached the standard as it was reasonable in the circumstances for the broadcaster to rely on the organiser’s press release, which included the above demand, in reporting on the demonstrators’ demands.Not Upheld: AccuracyThe broadcast[1] An item on Newshub Live at 6pm, broadcast on 8 January 2023, reported on a demonstration in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau by members of the Iranian community marking the third anniversary of the Iran Revolutionary Guard
NZ Herald (online ed, 10 February 2023)4 Kieran McAnulty “Government urges people to prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle” (10 February 2023) Beehive <Beehive.govt.nz>5 See RNZ “NZ weather: What you need to know as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand” Newshub (online ed, 13 February 2023); and Ryan Anderson “Here's what we know about Cyclone Gabrielle's expected landfall” Stuff (11 February 2023).
NZ Herald (online ed, 10 February 2023)4 Kieran McAnulty “Government urges people to prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle” (10 February 2023) Beehive <Beehive.govt.nz>5 See RNZ “NZ weather: What you need to know as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes New Zealand” Newshub (online ed, 13 February 2023); and Ryan Anderson “Here's what we know about Cyclone Gabrielle's expected landfall” Stuff (11 February 2023).