Broadcasting Amendment Act 2008

6 Promotion of New Zealand content in programming
  • (1) Section 37 is amended by omitting section 36(a) and substituting sections 36(1)(a) and 36(2)(a) and (b).

    (2) Section 37 is amended by inserting the following subparagraph after paragraph (a)(i):

    • (ia) persons who have an interest in transmitting on demand in New Zealand and the production of content in New Zealand; and.

    (3) Section 37(a)(ii) is amended by inserting and transmitting on demand after broadcasting.

    (4) Section 37 is amended by repealing paragraph (b) and substituting the following paragraph:

    • (b) promote, in its funding of the production of programmes and content, a sustained commitment by—

      • (i) television and radio broadcasters to programming reflecting New Zealand identity and culture; and

      • (ii) persons who transmit on demand to content reflecting New Zealand identity and culture; and.