One related to a complaint over comments by Hilary Barry on Seven Sharp about the safety of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and ‘anti-vaxxers’. This was not upheld.
Full Report: Broadcaster Satisfaction Survey 2021 [PDF] Each year, the BSA surveys broadcasters to understand their satisfaction with our processes, services and working relationships.
One related to a complaint over a news item about sex workers and escorts opening up about their work on social media. The complaint was not upheld.
Executive Summary: Complainants Satisfaction Survey 2021 [PDF] The complainants satisfaction survey asks people who have had a complaint determined by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021 about their…
Download PDF Date published: July 2021 Research Company: UMR Research Ltd Introduction Every two years the BSA commissions a survey measuring the percentage of New Zealanders: aware of the BSA aware that they can make a formal…
One related to a complaint by the NZ Defence Force about an interview with Nicky Hager on results of an enquiry into Australia’s defence force and the implications for the…
Of the 11 broadcasting standards, balance is consistently among the most complained about. This has certainly been the case in the past year, with elections here and in the US.