Labour set out funding of $38 million which would be administered by an independent body headed by a Public Media Funding Commissioner. Ms Ardern set out funding of $38 million which would be administered by an independent body headed by a Public Media Funding Commissioner to ensure it was not subject to political interference. "We recognise that a strong, informed democracy needs a strong, independent free public media service," she said. "Public media, backed with sustainable funding, is essential to ensuring all New Zealanders are engaged and heard. Ms Ardern made the announcement at the Auckland Film Studios in Henderson, in the shed that was used as a film set for programmes such as Xena.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 12, 2017 00:00 UTC