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Another Delay Shows TVNZ Charter Should Go

Published: Fri 28 Jun 2002 01:56 PM
Friday 28 Jun 2002
ACT Broadcasting Spokesman MP Penny Webster is pleased that Marian Hobbs has taken ACT advice and backed off introducing the state television Charter before the election.
"This nebulous piece of work shouldn't be implemented.
"Ms Hobbs' delays are becoming legendary. Staff at TVNZ have lost morale with this constant threat hanging over them.
"How many delays do we have to have before Ms Hobbs and the Government admit the Charter just isn't workable, and should be scrapped?" Mrs Webster asked.
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