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“What do you think is the best possible structure for public broadcasting in New Zealand?”

The new Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority is to be Auckland lawyer, Peter Cartwright, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today.

Papers on the development of TVNZ's plan for digital television, released today under the Official Information Act, show the previous government could not make a decision despite considering the proposal for some six months, the Minister of Broadcasting Marian Hobbs said.

Mr Lowe [Derek Lowe, Chair of the session], fellow panel members [Brent Impey, Global Radio; Steven Joyce, The RadioWorks; Kevin Malone, The Radio Network; Mark Brown, Sounds FM], ladies and gentlemen - good morning to you all.

Two appointments to the Board of TVNZ have been announced today by the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs.

Good evening George Balani, Robin Harrison, Your worship, Garry and Pam, my Parliamentary colleague, David Carter, ladies and gentlemen.

The Cabinet has approved an extensive work programme and timetable for the development of broadcasting issues, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today.

Containers and their cargo from known "high risk" countries will be subjected to an increased level of inspection following the unprecedented discovery of three snakes in recent weeks, the Minister for Biosecurity, Marian Hobbs, said today.

I enjoy a good advertisement with the best of them and I have many favourites – particularly with a strong New Zealand flavour – featuring our wry humour – often featuring rural life.

Latest research from NZ on Air, reinforces her contention that New Zealanders want more local content, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, said today.

I am very pleased to have the opportunity today to open the Broadcasting Standards Authority’s symposium on the protection of children.

Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. The broadcasting sector has been having a very high profile time of late, and the portfolio is not entirely free of delicate matters. But I must say that as Minister of Broadcasting I am delighted by the willingness of so many people to engage with the important issues, and to share their views and expertise.

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The Chair of NZ Post, Dr Ross Armstrong, is to be the new chairperson of TVNZ, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today

Thank you Dr Opie for your very warm welcome and may I welcome you all, especially our overseas guests, to Wellington Central,

The Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, has thanked the Chair of TVNZ, Roseanne Meo, for her service on the board.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Broadcasting and
Minister in Charge of Television New Zealand Marian Hobbs,said today that the Government had decided not to approve
the joint venture proposal for Television New Zealand to set
up a digital television service.

The Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, has told TVNZ she supports a board decision to appeal an arbitration finding in its dispute with former newsreader, John Hawkesby.

A programme of action for public broadcasting is contained in briefing papers released today by the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs.

The Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, today welcomed TV ONE's plan to run more drama and documentary programmes on weeknights.