RNZ to face $18 million funding cut in Budget 2025

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 22 May 2025, 5:56pm

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Media Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced an $18 million reduction in RNZ funding over the next four years. This represents an annual decrease of approximately $4.6 million, or 7% of the broadcaster's $67 million operating budget. The government has challenged the broadcaster to improve its reach and trust.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostThu 22 May 2025, 2:17pm

   Budget 2025: Funding cut for RNZ, minister issues 'trust' challenge (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 22 May 2025, 4:55pm

   More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 22 May 2025, 5:56pm

   Funding cut for RNZ as minister issues challenge to ‘improve reach, trust’ (opens in new tab)