35458 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Media and Communications

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35458 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister for Media and Communications
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	17 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35458_2026
Document guid:	84f2eb71-4c06-4ed7-848c-7edccbc85d61

35458 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Media and Communications: To what extent does NZ On Air provide funding opportunities for commercial radio stations that deliver significant public value, such as local news, emergency broadcasting, or other services for underserved communities?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that NZ On Air does not provide operational funding to commercial radio stations.