Colin Peacock
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of…
AudioGordon McLauchlan: 1931-2020
Gordon McLauchlan - who died this week - cast a critical eye on New Zealand’s life (“boring”) and people (“smiling zombies”). He also zeroed in on our media and PR industry with wisdom gained during a… Audio
Gordon McLauchlan: 1931-2020
Gordon McLauchlan - who died this week - cast a critical eye on New Zealand’s life (“boring”) and people (“smiling zombies”). He also zeroed in on our media and PR industry with wisdom gained during a…
AudioMediawatch for 2 February 2020
This week Mediawatch looks at what makes radio the 'cockroach' of world mass media. Also: Mediawatch look at the latest developments in the government's public broadcasting plan, a controversial… Audio
End of Super Rugby’s golden weather?
Super Rugby kicked off earlier than ever before last Friday under the slogan 'Rugby Recoded'. Last year Sky TV broke the bank to retain the live rights but critics claim the competition's profile has… Audio
End of Super Rugby’s golden weather?
Super Rugby kicked off earlier than ever before last Friday under the slogan 'Rugby Recoded'. Last year Sky TV broke the bank to retain the live rights but critics claim the competition's profile has…
AudioRoyals’ retreat prompts right royal pile-on
It was no surprise the Sussexes’ sudden decision to retreat from royalty and quit the kingdom fired up the hyperactive UK media - especially as they cited press pestering as a major reason. But half a… Audio
Royals’ retreat prompts right royal pile-on
It was no surprise the Sussexes’ sudden decision to retreat from royalty and quit the kingdom fired up the hyperactive UK media - especially as they cited press pestering as a major reason. But half a…
AudioDigging deep to fill the void
The Christmas / New Year news drought leaves media desperate for stories and talking points, often scraping social media for content and conflict. Mediawatch looks at some of the stuff that rose from… Audio
Digging deep to fill the void
The Christmas / New Year news drought leaves media desperate for stories and talking points, often scraping social media for content and conflict. Mediawatch looks at some of the stuff that rose from…
AudioMediawatch for 26 January 2020
Digging deep and scraping social media to fill the summer news void; royals' retreat sparks right royal media pile-on; pre-empting the Facebook trolls. Audio
Cycle of outrage called out on talkback
To pump up interest in its transport policy the National Party spoon-fed the media part of it: police fining cyclists who spurn cycleways. But the prospect of Bike Force Raptor backfired when callers… Audio
Cycle of outrage called out on talkback
To pump up interest in its transport policy the National Party spoon-fed the media part of it: police fining cyclists who spurn cycleways. But the prospect of Bike Force Raptor backfired when callers…
AudioMediawatch for 22 December 2019
Talkback callers call out plan for 'Bike Force Raptor'; Dan Eaton - former reporter, now author and intelligence bigwig; Bridges and Peters vs media - and the unruly stars of last summer. Audio
The awkward squad - confronting the media in 2019
Mediawatch looks at political personalities who proved reporters wrong in 2019 - and as the summer silly season looms, we look back at the unexpected stars of the last one. Audio
The awkward squad - confronting the media in 2019
Mediawatch looks at political personalities who proved reporters wrong in 2019 - and as the summer silly season looms, we look back at the unexpected stars of the last one.
AudioMidweek mediawatch - Decisions Decisions
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about tough questions asked about Whakaari White Island, Simon Bridges begging to be fact-checked, and an ice cream… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: decisions, decisions . . .
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about an ice cream headache for the ad watchdog, a dodgy dolphin dilemma for the broadcasting watchdog, Simon…
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Midweek Mediawatch: decisions, decisions . . .
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about an ice cream headache for the ad watchdog, a dodgy dolphin dilemma for the broadcasting watchdog, Simon…
AudioMedia probe risks and rewards of tourism
The media were in emergency mode once again this week when Whakaari / White Island erupted. They raised important questions about risks and rewards of tourism - and some got involved in the emotional… Audio
