Call on TVNZ to extend outsourcing to March 2015

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That TVNZ follow due process and allow a proper timeframe for a "conversation" on outsourcing of Maori and Pasifika programming.

New timeframe: March 2015

Poll Created Wed 12 Nov 2014 9:05PM

Support this petition to TVNZ Closed Mon 1 Dec 2014 10:04AM

Pacific media groups are calling on TVNZ to extend to March 2015, including through an online petition.

That new date will allow Pasifika communities more time to organise responses. These responses include issues of community ownership for the programmes, as well as answering calls for a long-sought after Pasifika TV channel.

The petition reads:

"National broadcaster TVNZ is "outsourcing" production for Maori and Pacific Islands programmes. Signatures call for TVNZ to change outsourcing to March 2015. This will enable Pasifika communities to better prepare, plan and implement change."

The petition is being led by the Pacific Islands Film and Television group and the Pacific Freedom Forum, following a fono held with the support of the Pacific Islands Media Association.