Communications
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A baby monitor could have disrupted 111 calls on One NZ's cell network Audio
National tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline. Audio
National tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline.
AudioGovt defends high numbers of communications staff
The government's defending a blow out in communications staff - saying they're needed for direct engagement with the public.
National is accusing the government of overseeing a bloated bureaucracy… Audio
Saving an old dish for new tech
In a paddock north of Auckland lies a unique piece of infrastructure that's exposed the short-sighted nature of scientific funding in New Zealand. Audio
Saving an old dish for new tech
In a paddock north of Auckland lies a unique piece of infrastructure that's exposed the short-sighted nature of scientific funding in New Zealand.
AudioPublic service screened by 'communications complex'
Dominion Post editor Anna Fifield says after 20 years reporting offshore - she’s shocked at the “communications industrial complex” she says shields our government and public service from media… Audio
Public service screened by 'communications complex'
Dominion Post editor Anna Fifield says after 20 years reporting offshore - she’s shocked at the “communications industrial complex” she says shields our government and public service from media…
AudioCalling Home: Dawn O'Connor in Brussels
West Aucklander Dawn O'Connor lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she has been based since 2018. She joins Jim for Calling Home. Audio
Covid-19 blame game and comms strategy questioned
Mediawatch looks at how the blame game played out in the media over the latest Covid cluster and the rulebreakers - while the previously-praised Covid communications strategy was called into question… Audio
Covid-19 blame game and comms strategy questioned
Mediawatch looks at how the blame game played out in the media over the latest Covid cluster and the rulebreakers - while the previously-praised Covid communications strategy was called into question…
AudioBig bill for Covid communications
The Unite to Fight COVID-19 campaign has been lauded as highly effective and the PM said it was crucial to crushing the curve so quickly. But it wasn’t cheap.
Big bill for Covid communications
The Unite to Fight COVID-19 campaign has been lauded as highly effective and the PM said it was crucial to crushing the curve so quickly. But it wasn’t cheap.
AudioDocument dumps and gagging inflame media
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff from its owner in Australia for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted a confusing series of claims which show a deal is far from done. It’s a sign…
Inside the world of doomsday preppers
Dr. Bradley Garrett spent four years with people preparing for the end of the world while researching his new book, Bunker: Building for the End Times. He joins the show to discuss the experience and… Audio
“Disinformation in the DNA of PR" warns expert urging ethics upgrade
People point the finger at politicians, platforms and the news media for the spread of fake news and misinformation, but an expert tells Mediawatch the PR industry’s role usually goes under the radar… Video, Audio
“Disinformation in the DNA of PR" warns expert urging ethics upgrade
People point the finger at politicians, platforms and the news media for the spread of fake news and misinformation, but an expert tells Mediawatch the PR industry’s role usually goes under the radar…
Video, AudioRunning the numbers on public service PR
It's not news that people doing PR and communications for the state heavily outnumber the journalists who report on the agencies employing them. And journalists know most of those on 'the dark side'… Audio
Running the numbers on public service PR
It's not news that people doing PR and communications for the state heavily outnumber the journalists who report on the agencies employing them. And journalists know most of those on 'the dark side'…
AudioCalling Home: Alastair Carthew in Phuket
Calling Home this week goes to the Phuket where expat New Zealander Alastair Carthew lives. He shares what he's up to and why he's stayed in the Thai capital for so long. Audio
