Broadcasting Amendment Act 2000

6 Functions of Commission

• (1) Section 36 of the principal Act is amended by repealing paragraph (c), and substituting the following paragraph:

  • “(c) to ensure that a range of broadcasts is available to provide for the interests of—

    • “(i) women; and

    • “(ii) youth; and

    • “(iii) children; and

    • “(iv) persons with disabilities; and

    • “(v) minorities in the community including ethnic minorities; and.”

  (2) Section 36 of the principal Act is amended by inserting, after paragraph (c), the following paragraph:

  • “(ca) to encourage a range of broadcasts that reflects the diverse religious and ethical beliefs of New Zealanders; and”