Parliamentary Debates Live On The Internet
Radio New Zealand has announced a new service to live stream Parliamentary debates on its website www.radionz.co.nz The
broadcasts, simulcast with live coverage on Radio New Zealand’s AM network, are now available whenever the House is
sitting.
The initiative follows agreement with the Clerk of the House securing approval for the public service broadcaster to
live stream the proceedings of the New Zealand Parliament.
Announcing the new service, the Chairman of the Radio New Zealand Board of Governors, Brian Corban, emphasised the
importance of public service broadcasting in the democratic process:
“Parliament is the core of our democracy and freedom of thought and expression are the foundations of our democratic
society. Radio New Zealand, as the voice of our nation, is proud to play a vital role in guaranteeing and exercising
those freedoms for all New Zealanders. “
“Live streaming via the internet enables Radio New Zealand to reach completely new audiences and it provides a wonderful
opportunity for New Zealanders living or travelling overseas to keep in touch with what is happening back home. “
Live streaming of Parliament can be accessed through the Radio New Zealand website www.radionz.co.nz
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