The much maligned state broadcaster has had a bit of a crap week. From scrutiny of its annual report, through Bill English’s appearance in “one-sided” promos for a TVNZ7 programme, to a couple of decisions going against it at the Broadcasting Standards’ Authority (BSA), including one made by a dog-breeder, the short week was certainly a full one.
The dog-breeder and the dog around which the Sunday programme and ensuing BSA complaint centred share the same name, Hazel. Reading the BSA decision, it’s sometimes tricky to know whether the breeder or the bitch is being referred to.
