New Codes of broadcasting standards for radio, free-to-air television and pay television take effect today, 1 April 2016.
The new Codebook was produced by the BSA in close consultation with a working group of broadcaster representatives. It also reflects submissions received from members of the public. In developing the Codebook, the objective was to ensure a modern, principles-based and consistent set of Codes that are user-friendly and informative. Three separate Codes have been collated into one codebook. You can view or download the new Codebook hereopen_in_new.
The new Codebook will apply to all programmes broadcast on or after 1 April 2016. The old Codes apply to any programmes broadcast before 1 April 2016. This means if you would like to make a complaint about a programme broadcast before 1 April, you should complain under the old Codes, which can be viewed or downloaded hereopen_in_new.
You can read our media release about the new Codebook hereopen_in_new.
Please phone us at 0800 366 996 or email us at info@bsa.govt.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the new Codebook.