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New Zealand Minister Proposes Media Council Overhaul Amid BSA Criticism

4/15/2026

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New Zealand's Minister Goldsmith prefers reverting to a Media Council-style arrangement and suggests the Broadcasting Standards Authority may be scrapped.
He says current coverage decisions appear arbitrary.
The BSA's ruling on Sean Plunket’s The Platform drew criticism from Sean Plunket and Winston Peters, who called it "bordering on fascist."
The BSA's jurisdiction is being questioned, especially online content.
No decisions have been made, and Goldsmith has not provided a timeline.

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New Zealand's Minister Goldsmith prefers reverting to a Media Council-style arrangement and suggests the Broadcasting Standards Authority may be scrapped.
He says current coverage decisions appear arbitrary.
The BSA's ruling on Sean Plunket’s The Platform drew criticism from Sean Plunket and Winston Peters, who called it "bordering on fascist."
The BSA's jurisdiction is being questioned, especially online content.
No decisions have been made, and Goldsmith has not provided a timeline.