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Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Te Raumawhitu (Te Rau) Kupenga to the Broadcasting Standards Authority board.

Mr Kupenga has been appointed for three years. He has a legal background and is currently an iwi consultant working with Ngati Porou. He also held senior positions in the Office of the Maori Trustee and recently was a regular panellist on a lifestyle television show.

‘’Te Rau’s legal experience will add a valuable perspective to the Broadcasting Standards Authority”, Dr Coleman says.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the reappointment of Michael Glading to the board of NZ On Air.

Mr Glading has served one term on NZ On Air and was reappointed for two years from 1 January 2011.

“Michael has a 30 year career in music and sports management and has worked with a variety of musicians and sportspeople ranging from Yulia to Sir Bob Charles. His wide set of skills and industry experience will continue to add value to the board,” Dr Coleman says.

A national campaign to promote the switch to digital television was launched today by Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman.

The Going Digital campaign provides a website, www.goingdigital.co.nz and a free-phone helpline, 0800 838 800, so people can get the information and advice they need about switching to digital TV.

The Government announced in September that New Zealand will make the switch, region by region, to digital television by November 2013, beginning with Hawke’s Bay and the West Coast in September 2012.

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Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Sandra Kailahi and Uluomatootua Saulaulu Aiono to the National Pacific Radio Trust board. 

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Tiwana Tibble to the board of Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and the promotion of Richard Griffin to deputy chair.

The Government announced today that New Zealand will complete the switch to digital television by 2013.

Good evening everyone. It is my pleasure to be invited to speak at the 2010 TUANZ Innovation Awards on behalf of my colleague, Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Roger MacDonnell to the board of TVNZ and the elevation of Joan Withers to deputy chair.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Associate Disability Issues Minister Pansy Wong are today applauding funding for a new pilot service that allows people with impaired vision to follow tel

Audience and performance information for broadcasting entities receiving Crown funding is now available online at one easy to access site says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. 

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, and the Minister of Broadcasting, Jonathan Coleman, today announced the publication of a new Low Power FM broadcasting General

New Zealand television celebrates a special milestone today with the 50th anniversary of the first television broadcast.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Caren Rangi to the board of NZ On Air.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today the appointments of Richard Griffin and Josh Easby to the board of Radio New Zealand.

Kiwi music fans will be turning up the sounds this month as New Zealand Music Month celebrates its 10^th birthday, says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today extended his congratulations to all the winners of the 2010 New Zealand Radio Awards.

The creators of Reservoir Hill have showcased New Zealand's television talent on the world stage after scooping a prestigious Emmy Award in Cannes, France today says Broadcasting Minister Dr

The Minister of Broadcasting announced today the reappointment of Fa'amatuainu Tino Pereira as the chair of the National Pacific Radio Trust and James Prescott and Brian Chamberlin as trustees.